Kids complicate things.
About Shannon Carpenter
A Man’s Soulmate: His Baseball Glove
Borrowing another man's baseball glove is like borrowing a pair of his underwear.
Borrowing another man’s baseball glove is like borrowing a pair of his underwear.
Why I Let My Daughter Watch Scary Movies
It's a weird thing for a father to see his daughter grow up.
It’s a weird thing for a father to see his daughter grow up.
My Tribute to Mount Washing Machine
I must hurry. The toddler is almost done not napping.
I must hurry. The toddler is almost done not napping.
Parent-Athlete Philosophy by Sandlot Socrates
I am an expert in every sport my children play.
I am an expert in every sport my children play.
Destroying My Son
When video games determine who is Master of the House.
When video games determine who is Master of the House.
The Good and Proper Way to Tell a Fishing Story
When it's your son's first fish, the story better be epic.
When it’s your son’s first fish, the story better be epic.
Would You Sell Your Soul for Braces?
It looks like I am out of network.
It looks like I am out of network.
I’m an Embarrassment
My daughter doesn’t know that this is a monumental shift in our relationship.
My daughter doesn’t know that this is a monumental shift in our relationship.
I *May* Have Taught My Daughter to Cuss
In my defense, at least she is using the words in the proper context.
In my defense, at least she is using the words in the proper context.
The Parenting Grind
There’s a part of me that feels guilty, but I’m just trying to carve out ten minutes for myself.
There’s a part of me that feels guilty, but I’m just trying to carve out ten minutes for myself.
It’s Okay to Talk to the Dad at Story Hour
Is there a forcefield around the man who dares invade a mom party?
Is there a forcefield around the man who dares invade a mom party?
“I Was Told There Would Be a Discount!”
Shannon Carpenter understands the family vacation.
Shannon Carpenter understands the family vacation.
I Need an Emoji Translator
Texting with my daughter makes me feel like I'm "jumping the shark" of parenthood.
Texting with my daughter makes me feel like I’m “jumping the shark” of parenthood.
Parenting in the Age of Social Media
"Dad, can I get SnapChat?"
Dad, can I get Snapchat?
Sharks Inside Volcanoes: Dad’s Sleepless Night Worrying About #MeToo
What can a man do when he feels powerless to protect his family?
What can a man do when he feels powerless to protect his family?