Be Prepared - A Practical Handbook for New Dads: This is the scout's version of "What to Expect," with illustrations reminiscent of a boy scout manual. You can get a good feel of the humor in this book from the free downloads (crying baby audio to use pre-birth to acclimate your pets and a stick-to-the-wall set of directions for how to bathe a baby, among others). As the New … [Read more...] about Be Prepared for new dads – a funny primer for the newly-born-to
Top ten reasons geeks make great fathers
From Imhelen, musings on the Geeky Father: Ok, after writing about how it isn't always easy being married to a Geek, and ten reasons Geeks make good friends, I have one more Top Ten of Geekdom for you inspired by Maryam's geek blogs: Ten reasons why Geeks make good fathers. And they do! They really are uniquely qualified for this role. My husband says I never blog … [Read more...] about Top ten reasons geeks make great fathers
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Grizzly Bears and Penguins
We recently bought two DVDs for our teenager, 16 years of age: March of the Penguins and Grizzly Man. Along with the gift, we wrote a "study guide" designed to promote thought and discussion on the subject, The Natural Order. The "study guide" featured questions which had to do with an assessment of the natural order. It suggested viewing the subject as a continuum with … [Read more...] about Grizzly Bears and Penguins
Great dad magic!
Magic is a very special thing. It combines three key elements for strong relationships: mystery, faith, and secrets. Kids will always amaze you by their gullibility and convincing them of anything is easier than shooting fish in a barrel. When they ask incredulously, "how did you do that?" and you reply, "it's magic," you may be amazed by their faith in both magic and in you. … [Read more...] about Great dad magic!