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The Biggest Parenting Trends of 2012: Dadchelor Parties, Feather Extensions, Porn for Parents and More!

From the rise of porn for parents and moms over 50 to fewer adoptions and feather clips for girls, we talked to the experts to find out what's next in parenting (17 Photos)

iVillage on Jan 8, 2012 at 2:45PM

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Dadchelor Parties

Hey, being a Dad is lifechanging, too. Cue the rise of the Dadechlor party -- a bunch of guys getting together for one last hurrah before the nights of sleep deprivation and diaper duty begin. Whether it's a camping trip, man-cave retreat or (of course) a weekend in Vegas, Dads-to-be have started commemorating their last pre-parent days with a celebration of their own. "There's something to be said for giving dads-to-be a chance to feel supported by their friends," John Casey wrote in iVillage. "Since, let's be honest, going on a bender is often the guy version of sitting around and discussing our feelings."