More than 500 children have died in hot cars since 2008. As much as you and I want to respond, “That could never happen to me!” It could. So what can we do?
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40 Things You Never Wanted to Know About Me
Ever fill out the random surveys people send you? I almost never do, but just found one I filled out years ago. Bored? This won’t help. Can’t sleep? This will!
Disney Princesses: Not So Happily Ever After?
The handsome prince leaves you with 3 little prince & princesses to feed and an underwater mortgage on the castle? How does Disney prepare our girls for that?
My Name is Daddy
I read someplace recently that the phenomenon that is the “mommy blog” has not taken off in the same way for “daddy bloggers” because men would not use such a demeaning way of labeling their work. Apparently there are those who believe that “mommy” and “daddy” are somehow inferior, less respectful, less respectable ways of being addressed. I don’t agree.
Daddy Daughter Dance Shoes
Finnish artist Haraldin Kenkä designed these special “Tanssitossut” (Dance Shoes) meant to be worn by a father and a young daughter for dancing together!
A Parenting Lesson from Doctor Who
I’ve learned a lot from Doctor Who about being a father, not the least of which is how to say, “No.” Watch this video clip in that context… it’s hilarious!
Have You Become Your Parents?
I wondered if I’d do or say some of the same things as my parents. For those of you who have kids, have you become your parents? And what $#*! did your dad say?
A Daddy’s Birthday Gift
Many, many years ago in a land far, far away… well, in Florida… a baby boy was born on this day. My father who took this photograph of my mother and me, passed away before he was able to meet his beautiful grand-daughter. If he can still see us, then this morning he saw my barely two year old girl sing… really sing… “happy birthday to you” to her daddy.
What is Steampunk?
Since having a baby I find I’m not keeping up very well with the latest trends, be they fashion, entertainment, literature, politics or technology. For example I only recently became aware there was this thing called “Steampunk”.
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Hi! I'm Michael, the founder and editor of adaddyblog.com. I'm a university director by day and a lifestyle blogger by night. More than anything, I'm a husband and a dad. This site targets parenthood from the dad’s perspective, and includes a big focus on family travel, entertainment, technology, social media, coffee, cars & cuddles. ;) Leave a comment on one of my posts and let me know you were here, or connect with me on any of the social media sites linked via the icons along the top left of this page!
