With pop culture infusing sexy into his first-grade daughter, Tom Burns tries to explain what he can’t
Why I’m Against Daddy-Daughter ‘Dates’
Tom Burns loves spending time with his daughter, but wishes people wouldn’t romanticize their relationship.
Tom Burns loves spending time with his daughter, but wishes people wouldn’t romanticize their relationship.
Everyone Has a Dysfunctional Work Family. It’s Why I Love ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
Tom Burns thinks that no matter where you work, you’ll relate to the wonderful (and sometimes terrible) colleagues on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Let’s Do This Now — Yes, Sony, You HAVE to Make Action Figures of the New Female Ghostbusters
The movie studio behind the new Ghostbusters movie is probably going to make some ignorant, sexist mistakes when it comes to marketing the film. This is an early intervention.
Why the Amazon Mom Program Disrespects Dads, Moms, and Every Other Kind of Caregiver
How can Amazon.com produce a show as inclusive as “Transparent” and yet run a discount program that argues that moms (and moms alone) represent families? It’s time for that to change…
The Eight Essential Kinds of Books That Every Kid Should Own
Not every kids’ book is the right fit for every kid. But there are certain types of books that every kid should encounter when they’re young.
A Five Year Old and Her Dad Had the Most Adorable Conversation about Princess Leia’s Slave Outfit Ever
What do you do when your young daughter proclaims her love for Princess Leia’s metallic slave bikini? You have it animated, of course…
Hell Yeah, Christmas Is About Toys and That’s Not a Bad Thing
There are many, many reasons for the holiday season, but, just because commercialization is gross, that doesn’t mean that we should forget how positive and constructive toys can be in the right hands.
How Improv Comedy Made Me a Better Parent
Tom Burns wasn’t particularly good at improv comedy, but improv did teach him a valuable lesson that has served him well as a father.
ELF Is a Great Family Holiday Movie With a Plot That Makes No Damn Sense
Will Ferrell’s “Elf” is a wonderful film to watch with your family over the holidays, as long as you don’t pay any attention to the actual story…
This Video Will Make You Reconsider How You Talk About Yourself In Front of Your Kids
If your child asked “What’s your favorite part of your body?”, what would your answer tell them about self-esteem and your own personal body image issues?
What’s a Dad to Do When His Daughter Wants to Dress as Han Solo?
…put on a Princess Leia costume, of course.
My Daughter Ruined Time Travel for Me
Like most ’80s geeks, Tom Burns spent his childhood coveting the ability to time travel. But, once he became a father, everything changed…
Combining Science, Technology and Art to Help Avert a Global Water Crisis: An Interview with Paul Lazarus
Hollywood heavyweight Paul Lazarus shifts gears and draws attention to a mind-bendingly brilliant invention that could save the lives of hundreds of millions.
If Dads Date Their Daughters, Are Moms Supposed to Be “Dating” Their Sons Too?
Many people feel strongly that father-daughter “dates” are an important tool for teaching girls how they should expect to be treated by the opposite sex, but does the same rationale apply for mothers and sons?
Two Reasons Why Parents Should Be Excited to Watch Phineas and Ferb with Their Kids
Not all kids’ shows are created equal, but this Disney Channel cartoon is one of the best and has two big reasons why grown-ups should be excited about its upcoming episodes.