Michael Schmid

Michael is the Founder & Chief Editor of A Daddy Blog™ — ADaddyBlog.com is about life, parenthood and the pursuit of sleep. Oh, and Michael’s day job is University Director. ADaddyBlog.com targets parenthood from the father’s perspective, and include a focus the modern dad, family travel, entertainment, technology, health, coffee, cars & cuddles. Michael shares a home in Texas with his brilliant bride and their amazing young daughter. He claims to be moderately literate, adequately well traveled, and is clearly well fed. Though Michael has an MBA from SMU in Marketing and Finance, he has a sneaking suspicion that his baby girl is far smarter than he is… and he knows that his wife is. Please feel free to write us any time. We love hearing from you. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Pinterest, Instagram… (links at top of page) Email Michael here: adaddyblog.com@gmail.com

Most commented posts

  1. 20 Things Guys Should Never Wear | What Women Wish Men Knew — 190 comments
  2. Suffering in Silence – It’s Time We Talk about Miscarriage — 145 comments
  3. Disney Princesses: Not So Happily Ever After? — 90 comments
  4. Daddy’s Close Shave – Win a $200 Walmart Gift Card Now! — 90 comments
  5. 7 Ways to be a Better Dad — 88 comments

Author's posts

2012 Father’s Day Gift Guide – What Does Dad Really Want?

Sinterklaas in The Netherlands riding his white horse

It’s hard to get guys to tell you what gifts they want, isn’t it? Honestly we’re not trying to be difficult. Let me explain, and give you some gift suggestions.

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Giveaway: Tazzini™ Stainless Steel Reusable Bottles – 5 Winners Announced!

Tazzini Stainless Steel Reusable Bottle Top

5 readers will each win a pair of 2 Tazzini Stainless Steel Reusable Bottles. They are BPA free, stylish, healthy, green, easy to use and clean. Enter now!

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Do you know when Father’s Day 2012 is and what you’re getting for dad?

Daddy Hugs (Classic Board Book) by Karen Katz

I’m terrible about remember when holidays like this are. Do you know? Have you gotten dad’s gift yet… soap on a rope or an ugly necktie? Here’s another idea…

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How to Really Love a Child | by SARK

How to Really Love a Child - a poem by SARK

Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them bang on pots and pans. If they’re crabby put them in water. If their unlovable, love yourself…

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Backyard Ocean Above the Ground Pools – Review and Giveaway

Accesories that come in the 12' x 36" Float to Fill™ Round Ring Pool Set by Backyard Ocean

Finally an above ground swimming pool that is not only easy to install, drain, move or store… but one that actually looks great, too. Enter the Sweepstakes! >>

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Top 20 Baby Names 2011 – Plus Names People Hate

Top 20 baby names in the past 10 years - Infographic

Parents often agonize over choosing the right name for their baby. Turns out there are certain names that people particularly dislike. Do you know what they are?

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I Hope You Dance

Photo of a Young Girl Dancing - I Hope You Dance

Dancing, singing & giggling is my daughter’s natural state. Sometimes I worry that formal dance training may rob her of that natural, untrained, fearless grace.

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A Daddy Blog’s Greatest Hits! ;)

Thank you for your votes! I conducted a survey recently and asked you which A Daddy Blog posts were your favorites. These 12 received the most votes from you…

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Daddy’s Close Shave – Win a $200 Walmart Gift Card Now!

Have you tried Philips Norelco Wet/Dry Technology?

Our 3½ year old girl suggested (demanded, really) I shave off my beard. You see, Disney princes don’t have beards! Read more… and Win a $200 Walmart Giftcard!

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