Less stress, more memories. A few tips from our London week. Tell me what you’d add and family travel tips you’ve learned the hard way?
Favorite Baby Books?
Every night after our baby girl’s bath I took her to the nursery and read stories before bedtime. It provided a lovely daddy-daughter time at the end of each day. What are your favorite children’s books?
Reading to Children – A Dad’s Perspective
Reading to children is important, more important than we know. Experts say reading to children can have a huge impact on their lives, and I’ve seen that impact already on our daughter…. [read more]
Mister Rogers on Scary Things in the News
When the nightly news is dark and frightening, I find quotes like the following from Mister Rogers help provide comfort and renewed confidence in my fellow man…
I Joined Mastodon
Given all of the people fleeing Twitter, I thought it might be wise to sign up for the heir apparent, Mastodon. Here’s where to find me and info to get us newbies started.
20 Things Guys Should Never Wear | What Women Wish Men Knew
You girls know the things we guys should never wear, but some of you are too nice to tell us. You’re not doing yourself or us a favor by keeping it secret.
I Miss You Dad
There are certain times and life events during which the absence of loved ones is most acutely felt. Thanksgiving, Christmas and the birth of a child I’ve found rank high among these. So at this joyous time of year, please indulge me a brief sad moment.
Family Travel: Nostalgia for the Family Road-trip
Let’s daydream for a moment of summer; the summer ahead and the hazy memories of our childhood summers past. Oh, and I’ll tell you the tale of THE AMAZING THING!
Dads Just Want to Have Fun
Or at least they should. Let me explain. It was brought to my attention by my loving wife and also by at least one commenter on my recent blog: 7 Ways to be a Better Dad (aka: “Stop and Smell the Diapers”) that I had left something important off my list. So, here is that missing guideline on how to be a better dad: HAVE FUN!
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