If Nirvana was still touring today, they would schedule a special stop at my house to punch me in the face.
About Shannon Carpenter
It’s Thanksgiving. Let’s Pick a Fight.
If things get dicey, protect the pumpkin pie at all costs.
If things get dicey, protect the pumpkin pie at all costs.
I’m an Unemployed At-Home-Dad. Or Am I?
After all, we all know parenting is more of a hobby.
After all, we all know parenting is more of a hobby.
The Secret Conversations Between a Father and His Daughter
"I will never be outdated. I am dad. I am eternal."
“I will never be outdated. I am dad. I am eternal.”
The Béarnaise Sauce of Fatherhood
Can dad cook a fancy meal? Yes, but you won't eat it.
Can dad cook a fancy meal? Yes, but you won’t eat it.
Help! My Daughter Doesn’t Want to Go Trick-or-Treating Anymore!
What do I need to do to make my little girl little again? Halloween is our jam and has always been.
What do I need to do to make my little girl little again? Halloween is our jam and has always been.
10 Tips for New Dads and Babies
Welcome to Fatherhood! It's new, it's exciting, and there is going to be a lot of poop.
Welcome to Fatherhood! It’s new, it’s exciting, and there is going to be a lot of poop.
An Escape Room Without an Escape
When a simple birthday party turns into something much more sinister.
When a simple birthday party turns into something much more sinister.
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?