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Welcome To Filterhood

Welcome To Filterhood

02.12.2013
Welcome to modern fatherhood, where changing dirty diapers is the least of your concerns. You are up for a battle against media -- a Daddy...
I Really Hope My Son Gets to Be a Boy Scout

I Really Hope My Son Gets to Be a Boy Scout

02. 9.2013
For two weeks we would get to backpack through the wilderness in New Mexico learning outdoor, teambuilding and leadership skills. And for...
A Brené Brown 'Aha!' Moment: A Dad's Vulnerable Power

A Brené Brown 'Aha!' Moment: A Dad's Vulnerable Power

02. 8.2013
I looked at her ballet slippers on a shelf -- the ones she wore when she was 3 of 4. When her biggest concerns were which book we'd read...
(Co)Sleeping With The Enemy

(Co)Sleeping With The Enemy

02. 6.2013
I can't really honestly tell you that I've had a decent night of sleep since Charlie was born. I think that my wife and I are in agreement...
Dadmissions: The Mega-Tantrum

Dadmissions: The Mega-Tantrum

02. 5.2013
The only difference between a natural disaster and your kids is that you don't talk it out with a natural disaster afterwards. When it's...
The Moment I Knew My Son Was Growing Up

The Moment I Knew My Son Was Growing Up

02. 4.2013
There are times when you know something is really the matter. It's a gut instinct -- or a chip floated into your head by insurance companies....
The Lonely World Of Inferility

The Lonely World Of Inferility

02. 1.2013
Aside from essentially mourning a death or two each year, coping with infertility was -- and is -- a lonely, lonely place.
Super Bowl Lingo, Parent-Style

Super Bowl Lingo, Parent-Style

02. 1.2013
You'd be surprised how many common football terms can apply to the equally-combative and tactical world of full-contact parenting. So,...
What I Know Now That I've Adopted

What I Know Now That I've Adopted

01.30.2013
This is the twenty-ninth post of "30 Adoption Portraits in 30 Days," a series designed to give a voice to people with widely varying experiences,...
Do Kids Have the Chance to Be Kids Today?

Do Kids Have the Chance to Be Kids Today?

01.29.2013
When my first son turned 6 years old, a new era began in our family. We were ushered quickly into the wonderful world of YMCA soccer. When...
Has Teaching Good Manners to Our Children Become Old-Fashioned?

Has Teaching Good Manners to Our Children Become Old-Fashioned?

01.29.2013
Parents always say they want their kids to be polite. Well-mannered kids are nicer to have at the dinner table when guests come over and...
LOOK: Dad Gives New Meaning To 'Superhero'

LOOK: Dad Gives New Meaning To 'Superhero'

01.28.2013
This just in: A superhero boy and his father were recently spotted taking a stroll down an aisle at their local hardware store. The reason...
How to Make Your Baby Smarter

How to Make Your Baby Smarter

01.28.2013
Are you hoping for a Baby Einstein? You don't need to be a Tiger Dad to want the best for your kids, and being smart generally leads to...
The Messy Joy of Babies and Dogs

The Messy Joy of Babies and Dogs

01.27.2013
Like my dog, I like eating. Unlike my dog, I don't like eating diapers. I don't know how it is with other dogs, but having a Labrador is...