Considering the women abducted as teens in Cleveland, Tom Burns schemes to control and protect his six-year-old daughter
About Tom Burns
Tom Burns is a husband, a dad, and a veteran of the educational publishing industry, living just outside of Detroit Rock City. He’s also been a writer and contributing editor for a number of web sites, including 8BitDad, and founded BuildingaLibrary.com - a website devoted to helping parents find the right books for their kids. You can find him on Twitter at @buildalibrary.
Becoming Big Brother: Why Parents Need to Control Their Kids’ Information
April 24, 2013 By 2 Comments
It’s our job as parents to manage how the world reaches our young children and to provide context for the messages.
Major League Baseball and World Series Riots: The Making of a Lifelong Baseball Fan
April 1, 2013 By 2 Comments
Tom Burns was there with his father when his beloved Detroit Tigers won the 1984 World Series, and Detroit erupted
Why Toy Collectors Need to Share Their Toys with Their Kids
March 15, 2013 By 7 Comments
Toy collector Tom Burns breaks down by opening his collectors items and playing with his daughter
The Trouble with Princesses: The Strange Case of Wonder Woman
March 13, 2013 By 9 Comments
Wonder Woman: she’s a princess AND a superhero! So why are there so few children’s books featuring Diana, Princess of the Amazons?
25 of the Most Important Things a Dad Can Teach His Kids
February 19, 2013 By 29 Comments
Tom Burns offers lessons on the truly important things in life—from the proper use of ketchup to what happens after we die.
Girls’ Superhero Underwear Is Selling Out Online: Are Retailers Listening?
February 16, 2013 By 10 Comments
Fruit of the Loom now offers DC Comics licensed superhero underwear for girls, and it’s a huge hit!
Kids Challenging Gender Barriers, One Pair of Batman Undies at a Time
February 8, 2013 By 16 Comments
Tom Burns found an unexpected ally in the fight to bring equality to the kids’ underpants selection. Now he needs your help.
6 Princess Books for Parents Who Really, Really Hate Princesses
January 26, 2013 By 34 Comments
Tom Burns, father of a princess-crazy little girls, suggests bedtime reading that will make both dad and daughter happy.
Buying Boys’ Underwear For My Daughter
January 18, 2013 By 58 Comments
Tom Burns wonders what the hell is wrong with the manufacturers of children’s underwear.
“These men did not expect to live, and now they are learning how to try and live again.”
This comment is by Adam McPhee on Kile Ozier’s post, “Good Grief”.