“This is what you get when fags raise kids: more sissies.”
The Juneteenth Road Is Long
Being a white dad with a white family in a very white town, I’m reminded time and again how keeping justice in the forefront of my kids’ mind is a daily task.
Being a white dad with a white family in a very white town, I’m reminded time and again how keeping justice in the forefront of my kids’ mind is a daily task.
The Singular Measure of Parenting Success
My mother prepared me for a successful life without her.
My mother prepared me for a successful life without her.
Mother’s Day for Two Gay Dads in 2022
Mother’s Day for two gay dads is often…mildly (but bordering-on-hilariously) awkward.
Mother’s Day for two gay dads is often…mildly (but bordering-on-hilariously) awkward.
9 Helpful Suggestions for Partners of Stay-at-Home Parents
I can attest that the experience of hearing the below sentiments are universal regardless of the gender of the SAHP.
I can attest that the experience of hearing the below sentiments are universal regardless of the gender of the SAHP.
How to Talk With Kids About the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Most of parenting is about communication, especially about difficult topics.
Most of parenting is about communication, especially about difficult topics.
7 Books About Gay Parents for 2022
There aren’t enough, but at least it ain’t the 80’s, anymore.
There aren’t enough, but at least it ain’t the 80’s, anymore.
8 Must-Haves for New Dads
You’ve got this.
You’ve got this.
8 Ways I Force-Feed Gratitude to My Kids
What goes around comes around.
What goes around comes around.
I Get to Co-Host a Podcast About Raising Good Kids
I don’t know if it’s just because I’m a podcast obsessive…
I don’t know if it’s just because I’m a podcast obsessive…
Why Does Everyone Hate Charlie Brown?
In order to avoid ever being THAT guy, people (especially children) dump their negativity upon this undeserving soul to keep the down-trodden trodden-upon.
In order to avoid ever being THAT guy, people (especially children) dump their negativity upon this undeserving soul to keep the down-trodden trodden-upon.
5 Big Sarcastic Thank Yous to the British for Poisoning My Son
Thanks, Britain, for making my son talk like Madonna.
Thanks, Britain, for making my son talk like Madonna.
5 Things I Didn’t Expect About Parenting
My mind was blown at my lack of preparation – no matter how prepared I felt.
My mind was blown at my lack of preparation – no matter how prepared I felt.
Your ‘Coping in Style’ Cues, First Edition
My formula for how I keep my head above water and lessons I hope to instill in my sons.
Alright, folks. A new feature I’ll call “Coping in Style Cues”…my formula for how I keep my head above water and lessons I hope to instill in my sons. What gives me the right to dole advice? Eh. It’s my blog. For starters: It’s not a “conversation” if you don’t ask about the other person.…
Don’t Take Away the iPad
Recently, a friend without kids suggested I should remove my kid’s iPad. I WAS READY TO THROW DOWN.
Recently, a friend without kids suggested I should remove my kid’s iPad. I WAS READY TO THROW DOWN. More specifically, he posted a HuffPo article suggesting the prohibition screentime for kids until age 12. Alongside, the friend wrote, “While I’m not a father, it breaks my heart to see children in restaurants staring mindlessly at screens. I…
11 Best Small Pets for Kids in 2021
I’m not talking dogs and cats, I mean the little things living behind glass in their bedrooms.
I’m not talking dogs and cats, I mean the little things living behind glass in their bedrooms.