Social media networks are everywhere - with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and many more. They can be a great way to keep track of friends and colleagues, share pictures, or just to vent about how much of a pain traffic has been this week.But when you're a Dad, there's an added layer of thought that needs to go into your social media habits, because you can … [Read more...] about Top 6 Rules For Social Media Now That You’re A Dad
Archives for March 2015
100 push-ups a day: an activity to do with your teen
Lately, my 15-year old daughter has been on a “self-help” phase, fueled by tons of website showing clickbait titles like “4 simple ways to memorize anything” or “Try this to have fuller eyelashes.” That has interested in her in other tricks or “hacks” to achieve new things. My daughter and I share a lot of things including what others think is an odd sense of humor. However, I … [Read more...] about 100 push-ups a day: an activity to do with your teen
Kids and Pets: Making it THEIR Responsibility
"I want a puppy (or kitty/pony)"Whatever variation that will eventually come out of my daughter's mouth, those four words are among the most dreaded fatherhood milestones.It's also personal, because I wanted a dog growing up - as did my father - but my mother didn't. Mom won. I don't want my daughter her to feel like I'm denying her, but I … [Read more...] about Kids and Pets: Making it THEIR Responsibility
Zipper won’t stay up? Here’s a hack to keep the cows at home
I love the cut and styling of my Lee jeans. While I always said I’d never wear elastic in my waistband, their Modern Series has just the right amount of stretch for a good fit. And the orange threading is just enough styling for my anti-brand consciousness. However, their zippers suck. I have 2 pair and both zippers are constantly falling down. There’s not reason for this. … [Read more...] about Zipper won’t stay up? Here’s a hack to keep the cows at home
Choosing the Right Daycare Center
Right now, my wife's on maternity leave with our daughter, and while we have some help coming from in-laws, in the next couple months we're going to need to answer the ever-worrisome family planning question about daycare. In a perfect world, my wife and I wouldn't even have to worry about daycare. However, like many families, neither one of us makes enough to just up and … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Daycare Center