I beat my kids. Every chance I get I will show them who’s boss and lay a good whooping on them .. at Battleship, Clue, Hedbanz, and Connect 4. This is a good thing, people.
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These Parenting Lessons In Star Wars Will Have You Wonder If You’re Raising Darth Vader
Are there parenting lessons in Star Wars? Yes, very much so. Luke and Anakin started similar, and ended up very different. In Star Wars Identities, our life path is explored.
No, Not “Every Dad Needs To See” A Picture Of You Breastfeeding
A picture has gone viral this week after a mom, Marina, celebrated the 2nd anniversary of nursing her twins with a family photo. It is a family photo of her twin boys nursing, while she leans…
Allons Enfants De La Patrie
When do you talk to your children about terrible events in the news? I don’t. They’re 8 and 5 and I don’t need to stain their empathy with such cynicism.
When Should You Introduce Your Children To Politics?
When is it a good time to introduce children to politics? Well, this weekend I brought 5 yr old Charlie to a rally for Justin Trudeau. Here’s what I did and why I did it.
In Defense Of Helicopter Parenting
I don’t want to bubble wrap my kids, but I do helicopter out of necessity. They make bad choices, and I hate it when that happens. Like this one ..
The One Where Nana Loosens The Leash
When you send your kids off with Nana and Grandpapa, they’ll show you how you’re “really” doing when it comes to raising your kids. I learned that this week
Court Rules You Can’t Leave Your Kids Home Alone At 8
A Court in BC has ruled that you can’t leave your kids home alone if they’re under 10. Funny, I’ve been tossing around the idea of letting 8yo Zacharie wander off on his own. If I do, will they arrest me?
David Beckham Perfectly Smacks Down Judgy Judgersons In Instagram Post
David Beckham’s daughter is 4 and was snapped by paparazzi with a pacifier. The judgy judgersons took to the internet and then Becks perfectly smacked them down.
What Happens When You Dump A Beer On My Kid
Dump beer on my kid, and it’s on. You’ve heard of angry Mama Bears standing up for their children? Here’s my story of going full Papa Bear.
An 8 Yr Old Defends Evolution
There is no religion in my home. My kids know others believe, while also understanding these are legends and not facts. Then my oldest got into an evolution debate
Calgary LEGO Store Says 11 Is Too Young To Shop Alone
The Calgary LEGO Store called mall security when they found an 11 yr old shopping alone in their store. Then they called the dad a bad parent. Fear based parenting needs to end.
The Irrational Fears Only Parents Have
Parents are crazy. We have to be crazy, our souls are running around outside our body. That deep kind of unconditional love leads to irrational fears. Because kids. And we love them. So. damn. much.
Tell Me I’m Wrong: Daddy Daughter Dances Are Creepy
Daddy daughter dances are creepy. That’s my bias. Go ahead, tell me I’m wrong, because I don’t have daughters, but they’re still an odd old tradition that make father daughter relationships more awkward than they need to be.
You’re Grounded! What Happened When My Kids Had A Week With No TV
When you ground your kids, you need to follow through. So when I declared a week with no TV for my kids, that meant I had to deal with it too. Oh noes.
“God Is The King of The Ghosts”
Charlie sat at the dinner table recently and declared “god is King of all the ghosts!” It opened up a discussion I wasn’t having with my kids, but will now. If you’re going to bring your false idols to the playground, I’m going to empower my kids with the knowledge that the seeds you are sowing will only reap lies.