The dad in me wants to give the entire state a hug and ask if they are ok.
About Shannon Carpenter
Packing for Vacation (According to My Family)
When packing for vacation, make sure you have at least one suitcase devoted to stuffed animals.
When packing for vacation, make sure you have at least one suitcase devoted to stuffed animals.
The Lessons Parents Learned This Year
Online school taught us a lot about ourselves. But also, how to mute right before we swear.
Online school taught us a lot about ourselves. But also, how to mute right before we swear.
10 Tips for Dads Dining Out With Toddlers
As the world re-opens, getting back into practice is going to take some tools and time.
As the world re-opens, getting back into practice is going to take some tools and time.
My Year-Long Pandemic Diary
I’ll work out tomorrow.
I’ll work out tomorrow.
I’m a Middle-Aged Dad on TikTok. I’m Sorry.
Have no worries, I have no intention of putting on a very short pair of shorts for TikTok. I do have my limits.
Have no worries, I have no intention of putting on a very short pair of shorts for TikTok. I do have my limits.
The Case of the Missing Workbook
Sometimes a father has to take on the case he doesn't want to, especially when a dame is involved.
Sometimes a father has to take on the case he doesn’t want to, especially when a dame is involved.
The Cat, the Dog, and the Headless Bunny
Sometimes a father has to get down and dirty to help with the pets.
Sometimes a father has to get down and dirty to help with the pets.
What Will I See in the World Once My Vaccine Takes Effect?
Rainbows? Unicorns? Unicorns riding rainbows?
Rainbows? Unicorns? Unicorns riding rainbows?
Believe in Yourself and You, Too, Can Finish All the Laundry
The world is a better place when the laundry is done.
The world is a better place when the laundry is done.
A Teenager’s Guide to Getting Out of Yard Work
A definitive how-to guide to thwarting your dad's character-building plans.
A definitive how-to guide to thwarting your dad’s character-building plans.
Dads Deserve Better
The advice for fathers is subpar. It’s full of “bro” talk. Everything is covered in camouflage for some weirdo reason.
The advice for fathers is subpar. It’s full of “bro” talk. Everything is covered in camouflage for some weirdo reason.
Dads Don’t Really Want Parenting Advice, Do They?
If we want better fathers, start treating them as parents by giving them the resources and content that speaks to them directly.
If we want better fathers, start treating them as parents by giving them the resources and content that speaks to them directly.
I Got the Vaccine. Where Are My Superpowers?
My superpower, the one that I had all along, was that I can afford to get the vaccine. Many people can’t.
My superpower, the one that I had all along, was that I can afford to get the vaccine. Many people can’t.
Virtual Learning Has Destroyed My Kids’ Love of Music
Our kids have lost a lot this year. And now we are about to say goodbye to the cello and the violin.
Our kids have lost a lot this year. And now we are about to say goodbye to the cello and the violin.
Interpreting Strange Noises in the Middle of the Night—A Father’s Perspective
I’m a middle-aged suburban dad. I’m about to get my ass kicked.
I’m a middle-aged suburban dad. I’m about to get my ass kicked.