(BPT) - Life with kids is fast-paced, challenging and can be stressful. So, it’s always good to stay up on helpful parenting tips and advice – whether you’re a first-time mom, an experienced dad, or a seasoned grandmother.
Actor and comedian David Koechner - who appears in Anchorman and “The Office” – is the father of five children with the youngest, Eve, still in diapers. Over the past 13 years of raising children, David and his wife, Leigh, have experienced countless moments and mishaps – and have some great tips on how to tackle busy adventures in parenthood with honesty and humor.
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