When a simple birthday party turns into something much more sinister.
About Shannon Carpenter
Bad Fathers Are the Reason for Horror Movies
A father should know that a 200-year-old haunted house is going to have foundation issues.
A father should know that a 200-year-old haunted house is going to have foundation issues.
How I Survived Alone with the Kids While My Wife was Gone
The cookbooks helped a lot.
The cookbooks helped a lot.
I Cannot Be Embarrassed By My Children
Because it's happened so often that I no longer have any shame.
Because it’s happened so often that I no longer have any shame.
The Art of Sharing Our Kid’s Rage
Sometimes it doesn't matter what our kids are upset about. It matters if they know they can share it with us.
Sometimes it doesn’t matter what our kids are upset about. It matters if they know they can share it with us.
Principles of Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Should Be Applied to Everyday Life Decisions
It's a tough life choice, but I'm sure it will work out in the end.
It’s a tough life choice, but I’m sure it will work out in the end.
It’s Not Broke Unless It’s Dad Broke
Just get me some duct tape and a drill and daddy can make it all better.
Just get me some duct tape and a drill and daddy can make it all better.
Questions About Fatherhood and the Answers I Give
What's your wife's phone number?
What’s your wife’s phone number?
Are You Ready to Be a Father? Join Our Interview and Find Out!
Would you say that you value your time on the toilet?
Would you say that you value your time on the toilet?
Professional Youth Sports and the Fields They Need
If a sports complex isn't next to a sports complex, are you even trying?
If a sports complex isn’t next to a sports complex, are you even trying?
My Man Card and the International Bank of Manliness
"Hi, my name is Shannon and I need to check on the status of my Mancard. I don't think it's working."
“Hi, my name is Shannon and I need to check on the status of my Mancard. I don’t think it’s working.”
Dad Confession: I Hate Mowing My Yard
And there's plenty more I don't like about being a dad.
And there’s plenty more I don’t like about being a dad.
Take Every Opportunity to Make Memories with Your Kids
Jim "The Wonder Dog" is out there. Go find him.
Jim, “The Wonder Dog” is out there. Go find him.
Dad On Vacation
For me, it's not a vacation. It's a religious journey to prove to myself that I can take it.
For me, it’s not a vacation. It’s a religious journey to prove to myself that I can take it.
It’s Hard Asking For a Mom’s Number
I'm not hitting on you, just trying to set up a playdate.
I’m not hitting on you, just trying to set up a playdate.
Lost Pies and Lost Hope: A Father’s Struggle
The world is burned and all that is left is an empty pie tin.
The world is burned and all that is left is an empty pie tin.