This is for any of you who are fairly new parents and you’re stuck with the realization that you have become your parents.
I’ve realized for quite some time now, but what’s really getting to me is the repetition. I’m reasonably sure my mom repeated the same words and [...]
Is your toddler invested in the financial markets? If the answer is no this might be a good time to get started. The drop in the stock market might be painful but it’s the best thing that ever happened to your toddler or newborn. Start putting in [...]
L.A. Toddler doesn’t ask 400,000 questions a second like most kids her age. Not that she’s incurious - if you ask her what books she reads and she can actually tell you - but she’s more likely to give you one well-placed bomb of a question to knock [...]
I had a real crappy morning with the kids yesterday. I lost my temper over something minor and screamed at my 5-year old son. We rarely have issues, he’s such a good kid, so he was of course extremely sad and a bit shocked. After a [...]
I’m convinced my oldest daughter is not mine. Not biologically. No… L.A. Mommy didn’t boink the pool boy. I’m quite sure, however, that my daughter’s father is Satan.
She’s four and a half years old. And those little horns have been poking through for about a year now. Man, [...]
As a father, photographer, and blogger I’ve often considered the important issue of online privacy for myself and my family. I’m not concerned with any of the crazy kidnap/murder/stalking scenarios that the media likes to play up. Just, in general, I think people should be [...]
I often refer to my 2-year old daughter as “high maintenance”, although her needs so far are emotional. But according to a recent UK study, boys are in reality tougher on a family’s finances during childhood years. I’ve always been happy with a girl and a [...]
If your kids are behaving too well around the dinner table I might just have found an interesting product. Let’s say you trained the children well, taught them to eat by themselves early on, chew with their mouths closed, finish what’s on their plate and not throw food at other [...]
Before I had children and I would ponder what being a parent would be like, I pictured games of catch, helping with homework and dosing out some much-deserved punishments from time to time.
Not once did I ever imagine standing in the toy aisle at the local Wal-Mart two hours before [...]
Cute kids are irresistible and can get away with almost anything. I like honesty, even when it’s considered a bit rude and undiplomatic, and therefore love the way young children speak. The truth comes naturally.  My son is no exception but caused a minor crisis in the family this week [...]
Foxy Wife and myself consider our relationship to be quite normal but most friends say we have a very open relationship. We’re no swingers, don’t cheat or fool around, and have been together for a very long time. But being married with kids doesn’t mean one can’t have fun? Or [...]
According to recent research, child obesity might be leveling off after increasing during the past 25 years. A parent can do bad things to a child. But making a young child obese must be one of the worst things imaginable. A parent is almost making sure [...]
Daddy has a deadline. Daddy is on the phone with an important call. Daddy is paying bills. Daddy is looking at your school papers. Daddy is planning your lunches. Daddy and Mommy are talking about some things can you go and play?
All of these things are things [...]
I ran across an interesting post today about the notion that a man would be at a disadvantage if he ran his own daycare. The issue being that people simply do not trust men to provide childcare to their own children. At the end, the author poses the question, [...]
I recently posted here about being a business owner and the trials and tribulations that involves being a SAHD of 4. I spend most of my day trying to keep a facade of Mr. Business with phone calls and meetings spent with high anxiety of a child having a [...]
Summer is almost here and hopefully you’ve got plenty of BBQ’s planned. Perhaps you even get a chance to host your manly buddies for a fun evening. (Reminder, ask boss (wife) for permission first…). For that one night it might be fun to [...]
The kids are in bed.
The Girl is having trouble sleeping. The neighbor’s dog is barking beneath her window. She’s reading and drawing with the light on. I’ll check on her in a few minutes and tuck her in and slide the paper out from under her [...]
I’ve recently run into some parents who apparently can’t stand their kids. Friday has now become the worst day of the week. Because one “must” actually spend time with the darn child during the weekend instead of delegating this to day care. This unfortunately seems to be a growing trend [...]
My dear son,
What a crazy year it has been as we both finish our first years of school; you in kindergarten, me in grad school. 39 years apart and we a tackling our education with as much energy & passion as we can.
You and I are so similar when it [...]
It has been 18 months since I began my new career as a stay at home dad and we are coming on that time of year again that seems like being a death row inmate’s countdown to execution–summer vacation. Having the 3 year old and 2 year old underfoot all [...]
It has been 18 months since I began my new career as a stay at home dad and we are coming on that time of year again that seems like being a death row inmate’s countdown to execution–summer vacation. Having the 3 year old and 2 year old underfoot all [...]
It has been 18 months since I began my new career as a stay at home dad and we are coming on that time of year again that seems like being a death row inmate’s countdown to execution–summer vacation. Having the 3 year old and 2 year old underfoot all [...]
Most men are spending embarrassing little time with their children. Many barely know the little ones despite living in the same house. Is the main reason for this craziness money? That’s what author Tom Sykes is saying in the Daily Mail. According to him, men must always work so [...]
The biggest hurdle to me losing the weight that I want to lose before June is my son. He’s cute and little, missing two front teeth, and as a result his smile is reminiscent of fangs on a vampire. This is suitable under the circumstances given that we are in [...]
Both my kids go to day care part time and I’m always surprised of how much they learn. This is often learning that I become aware of way after it has taken place. Does this ever happen to you? I go to great length not to approach day care as [...]
I grew up in a house that played games. We used to have game nights in which the four of us would sit around the kitchen table with a number of board games and just laugh & have fun. These are some of the greatest memories I have as a [...]
I have two young kids. Apparently I feel that’s not enough work since I’ve been borrowing other toddlers on a regular basis for the past year. I don’t know how is started but I think I stole borrowed the idea from someone else. A couple [...]
I thought I would share a few questions and comments I’ve received throughout my 15 years in U.S. It’s hilarious and at the same time frightening stuff. Think of it as an unofficial survey of the U.S. education system. Lets try to give our children a little [...]
After my first child I thought life got a little hectic at times. After the second one came along, the most active baby on earth by the way, things suddenly got complicated. Having a fun family life with the kids and combining it with friends, travel, work, [...]
I have a problem. I have two healthy children and together with my wife we’ve more or less decided to close the shop. That was until yesterday when my son spoke of his wishes. When deciding weather or not to have more children, how much weight should be given to [...]
Everyone knows I’m a shill for Mac products especially the iPhone. After a particularly rough behavioral stretch with the girls, I have discovered a magical disciplinary technique––that I’m sure won’t last very long.
My girls are obsessed with my iPhone. They watch TV shows, look at photos, and watch YouTube videos [...]
If you’re alive and breathing you’ve read about the Spears family disasters. Britney’s breakdown, a disaster marriage, her mental illness, the court order not allowing Britney to see her young children, and recently the news about her 16-year old sisters pregnancy. Like most people, I have more [...]
“Daddy, I need to pee”
“No problem, we’ll just go to the bushes at the edge of the playground”
Daddy pulls down pants and steers pee in the right direction.
“Daddy, I need to poop as well”
“Ok, no problem, we’ll be home in a couple of minutes. Let me just grab your sister [...]
There are days when I feel like quitting. When this whole parenting/family thing combined with everything else just gets to me. When this happens I try to get a few minutes alone, think of others who face real problems, and then just carry on. But there’s apparently another creative solution. [...]
Valentines Day is coming up but somehow I doubt UK men will be having lots of wild sex. A stunning half of all UK men said they prefer a plasma TV instead.
Nearly half of British men surveyed would give up sex for six months in return for a 50-inch [...]
We all know that kids learn stuff with amazing speed but often we have no idea how it actually happens. This is especially true with languages, we’re supposed to talk to our children and they automatically learn as they grow older. But how do they learn?
It has been assumed that [...]
Here at the Blogfathers we are not afraid of dissecting other people’s parenting. Hell, a few of us have been known to condemn some of the more egregious parenting blunders. It’s all in an effort to be helpful and to get parents, including ourselves, to have a broader view of [...]
The big day is here for all football fans, Super Bowl 2008. Highlight of the year for many and often one hell of a party. Which brings up the debate of double dipping. As one hangs around the chips area with a beer, is it appropriate to [...]
I’ve got quite a bit of international experience and have observed parenting styles in close to 30 different countries. Some good and lots of bad stuff. I know a father’s involvement with the children is traditionally limited and the mother does most of the work. Despite my [...]
I’ve got quite a bit of international experience and have observed parenting styles in close to 30 different countries. Some good and lots of bad stuff. I know a father’s involvement with the children is traditionally limited and the mother does most of the work. Despite my [...]
A few months ago my wife complained her boobs were too huge and hard. Sounds like a dream to me except I couldn’t come close to the boobies without being drenched in breast milk. We were cutting down on the breastfeeding after month 12 but the [...]
Congratulating women on their pregnancy is a nice feeling. The woman can look forward to a wonderful baby and becoming a parent. But what if there’s no baby? I just overheard this very painful conversation:
Silly Father: “Congratulations!”
Woman: “Ehhh….?
Silly Father: “Congratulations on the baby of course! How does it feel!?
Woman: “I….. [...]
The other day, while playing at the park with my two-year-old twins, we happened upon another dad with two-year-old twins. The four kids started playing together with gusto. They chased. They hugged. They made each other laugh. They made each other cry.
Okay, so it wasn’t all good but the kids [...]
Our children have been taught from birth to be tri-lingual and people are often curious about how that’s working out. Our daughter is now 17-months old, our son will be 4 years next month and from the very beginning we have spoken to the kids in [...]
Since I’ve been on paternity leave for 6 months I’ve gotten to know lots of new hot mothers people and their kids. One of my son’s best friends, a fun and lively 4-year old boy, has a somewhat odd habit. I think it’s cool [...]
Today, on my way into work, I was tuned into the local morning radio show and the deejays began a segment by asking people to call in if their parents ever followed through with the “If you’re not good, Santa won’t bring you any presents” threat.
And boy did they call [...]
One of my favorite ways of being a good parent is to lead by example. I try to behave the same way as I want my kids to behave. This idea, which is simple, straightforward, and very effective, seems to be highly underrated today. But it’s not [...]
I can be one judgmental asshole father who doesn’t enjoy seeing bad parenting. But I try hard not to get involved. I might swear silently when I see some stupid parenting mistake and also tell the wife, but I rarely get involved. Which brings up an interesting [...]
Children gets me into all sorts of trouble. My latest little incident involved my kids, our car, and the children trapped inside. Would you have panicked in the following situation?
We had just finished shopping at the local mall and were putting the kids into the car. It was chilly outside [...]
Whenever I go out to run errands or just go somewhere to relax, it is usually after the kids have been put to bed. In our household bedtime is 7:00 p.m.
Because it is the norm to have our very-ready-for-sleep kids go to bed at this hour, it amazes me how [...]
I’m nearing the end of my six months on paternity leave and for the past few months wife’s been calling me names and commenting on some of my more extreme parenting habits. “Crazy”, “nuts”, “death wish”, and “maniac” are words that often pop up. She says I’m a borderline psycho [...]
Our fellow Blogfather LA Daddy is the proud new father of LA Baby who entered this world to the usual Tinsel Town hubub of celebrities (Helen Degeneres!?) and paparazzi.
Go on over and wish he and his better half (LA Mommy) a hearty congratulations.
Do it. Now. Or we [...]
The day had deteriorated as even the best planned days sometimes can. Somehow we (me, the wife, and the boy) found ourselves mulling around a well-known electronics store looking for a high tech gadget that could show us the way. Our moods varied: Me I was a mixture of amusement [...]
Growing up is hard. And it is probably the worst on us parents who aren’t yet ready to acknowledge that one stage is over and the next is happening right before our eyes.
Yesterday, my son came to me with his blue stool in his hands. He uses [...]
I work at a school, little dude, and every year, I’m supposed to contribute a little money to a “flower fund.” This money is then used to purchase flowers for the other teachers in the building if they have birthdays, or if a family member takes ill or dies. And [...]
A recent conversation/argument with a friend turned into a bet between us. What is the bet? Well, I made a bold statement that I will NEVER sit outside a supermarket with my kids selling Girl Scout cookies, or candy bars, or coupon books, or any fund raising products deemed appropriate [...]
My Lovely and Talented Wife (LATW) has been on a business trip for almost the entire month of September so I’ve been exclusively seeing after the kids. I think the LATW and I normally split the household and child-rearing duties about 50%. And that’s by choice and as it should [...]
Dear Little Dude,
A few weeks ago, when we started taking you to the daycare lady, I began to worry that you’d love her more than us. It’s a perfectly rational fear, isn’t it? That you’ll begin to know and notice and love more the person with whom you spend the [...]
According to a recent article, I currently live in the most atheist/non-believing country in the world, Sweden. What is it like living among people who don’t **gasp** believe in or are unsure of God? Are children taught religion at all?
You would never know people are unsure [...]
And so I emerge from oblivion to pay tribute to all that is right and good, with a reprise of an entry from the other blog for which I can barely muster a ‘hut’ these days. It was, and still is an important entry. Calling upon [...]
Over the weekend, I ate something I’ve not had in more than… 20 years. I made some meatloaf, for dinner last week, and there were leftovers.
Last Saturday, I cut up a few slices and had a cold meatloaf sandwich with a bit of ketchup on it. About the [...]
Ah, summer time. Any dedicated Super Dad worth his cape will tell you that it’s time to plan trips to every museum and zoo within a hundred miles, stage impromptu twilight bug hunts in the backyard, take weekly hikes at the local nature center, and generally make every waking moment [...]
Today is the third day in a row that my kids have had to stay home from daycare due to a cold. My daughter Swee’Pea is not quite ready to go back but is strong enough for a short outing - just to say we got out of the house. [...]
Both of our children potty trained several years ago which was unquestionably a Good Thing. And yet I’ve 
I feel like Tom Hanks in “
I’ve found the perfect babysitter. Cheap, always available, reliable, low maintenance, always on time, and with millions of references. My babysitter is called 