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No, I’m not writing about the movie or its wonderful music. Instead, this column will contain lists of random things that I think fit those three categories. I was driving to Mammoth, a ski resort we frequent, alone and early in the morning and began reflecting on my life. I had a rough period recently [...]
Category Archives: Advice on raising kids
Eight Baby Sleep Tricks Your Doc Will Never Tell You
August 25, 2009 – 7:26 pm
Face it. Doctors are pretty lame with practical advice on stuff that should come naturally to babies. So here are a few tricks we’ve picked – none risky, we promise – that might help you get your baby to sleep or back on track sleep-wise. Dads, take charge. This is one area where dads can [...]
Six Ways Kids Manipulate Parents …and What You Can Do About It
August 24, 2009 – 7:43 pm
Your kid wants to stay up late, avoid homework, hang out with friends, and watch TV and play video games. In short, your school-aged child wants to do everything but go to bed early and do schoolwork. What’s more, he has lots of clever ways to wear you down and get his way. Here are [...]
[FRESH BROOD] Hell on (Two) Wheels – Part 1
August 23, 2009 – 6:24 pm
Editor’s note: THE FATHER LIFE is pleased to welcome David Paull to our pages. You’ll find his column, Fresh Brood, appearing regularly right here at thefatherlife.com. Leave David a comment and make him feel welcome! I’m one of those people for whom things are rarely simple. Don’t get me wrong, I like simple. I strive [...]
[A DAD'S POINT-OF-VIEW] Patience Is My Middle Name
August 22, 2009 – 6:09 pm
First, a disclaimer. It seems the reactions to my family’s nicknames have been mixed from readers. I respect my readers, and I also got the same feedback from a new friend, via this column, in Australia. Isn’t the Internet amazing? So, hereafter, I will dispense with the nicknames. My wife is Loren, my older son [...]
[POEM] A Grandfather’s Contributions
August 22, 2009 – 6:06 pm
Boy, when you need laughter, go call up your grandfather. He may be as rusty as a 1948 Buick Eight convertible, but his jokes will be as fresh and new to you as each pair of sneakers your mother got you for the advent of every school year. Boy, when you need guidance, go knock [...]
[A DAD'S POINT-OF-VIEW] Back to School
August 19, 2009 – 6:00 pm
Recently, I saw a really funny commercial showing a man leaping with joy as he pulled something down an aisle. It was revealed to be a couch, with his two sullen kids sitting on it, and the background music was the famous Christmas song which extols, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” It [...]
Taking a Turnpike for the Worse
August 17, 2009 – 6:47 pm
As a driver, one of my main rules of the road is to avoid traffic jams. As a father, this is especially true during toilet training. Tempers can get frayed — especially mine — so this rule is right up there alongside buckling my son into his car seat. My wife and I broke the [...]
[A FATHER'S VOICE] Can She Love Me Too Much?
August 16, 2009 – 6:26 pm
My little girl loves me. In fact, the other day she told me, “I love you too much!” And I just looked at her. “Do you mean you love me so much?” I asked her. “Oh yeah. I love you SO much!” But it made me wonder if my little girl’s love for me feels [...]
Back To School Checklist For the Single Parent
August 16, 2009 – 6:11 pm
Yes, it is time to get our kids back on a school schedule. This article is a reminder for some and a very important checklist for the new single parent. I have gathered a lot of suggestions from our SingleDad.com members who wanted to share their tips for getting prepared for the school year. Clothes [...]