Being an engaged father isn’t a big deal, except it is. I have to highlight engaged fatherhood as the norm until it is. With so many stereotypes working against this tide, it’s a big deal to make it not a big deal.
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What It Means To Be A Dad – Notes From Nest In The City
Here are some notes from a keynote I gave at Nest In The City, a parenting conference in Edmonton.
TIL What To Do When Your CO Alarm Goes Off
Do you know what to do when your CO Alarm goes off? Do you have one? Ours went off when we were all asleep and I got a very big wake up call.
DadCAMP Drives: Kia Sedona SXL Family Road Trip Review
We took a Kia Sedona out for a week long road trip in South Florida. I wasn’t a minivan guy before, I just might be now. Check out our family review of the ride:
How To Catch Your Kids Up On The Star Wars Saga Before Episode VII
Before Episode VII comes out, you’ll need to get your younger kids up to speed on the complete Star Wars Saga. LEGO Star Wars’ Droid Tales on Disney XD is exactly the way to get everyone back on the same page before Episode VII. I caught a sneak preview at the Lucasflm campus in San Francisco.
These Men Make Me Want To Be A Better Dad
I am part of a fraternity of fatherhood that makes me want to be a better dad. This week we lost our leader, Oren Miller. It’s been a high and low week.
Why Do Women Find It So Hard To To Say “I’m Sorry” Their Spouse?
Women say sorry too much we’re told. Husbands would beg to differ. Wives find it hard to apologize to their spouse. “I’m never wrong,” they retort. Sigh.
Truth In Dadvertising: Days Inn Canada Dad Hates Reading To His Kids
The latest ad from Days Inn Canada misses the mark. They show a dad on a bizcation celebrating life from his family. It couldn’t be further from the truth.
Dad 2.0 Summit Panel – The Politics of Provocation: Courting Controversy and Riding the Fallout
My Dad 2.0 Summit panel was about the politics of provocation and how to handle traffic and trolls when you poke the bear. Here’s an overview of my pre-panel thoughts on how to balance the desire to be blunt with courting branding partnerships.
CONTEST: In The Wake Of #ThankYouMom, Let’s Celebrate #RealDadMoments
If we want people to celebrate fatherhood, then we need to highlight the wonderful things dads do. Check out these #RealDadMoments