Locked In
A while back, my son, Eli, started a game where he locks the car door from the inside while I'm trying to get him out of the car. An epic battle then ensues for who can get the door unlocked or keep it locked. I make a big play of [...]
Turn Your Kids’ Art Into a “Book”
Take all of your kid’s artwork (or as much as will fit) and “bind” it into a book. Get as fancy as you want, or just staple into some cardboard. Either way works, and then your child can decorate the cover. My boys love this and have multiple “volumes”. They’re [...]
5 Year Letter to Kids
When my boys were born, their baby books asked me to write a letter to each of them so that they could read it in the future. I did, and I’d like to think it was pretty good for the hopes and dreams of a first time father. Now that they [...]
Episode 055: 8BitDad vs Science
In this week’s episode we go deep with Ryan E. Hamilton (Life of Dad) and talk games, science, technology, coding, fractals, robots and the universe. Seriously.
#17: Hero Dad – Firefighter/Paramedic – Jon Sanchez
Jon Sanchez is a hero, but he is in disguise. Just like Clark Kent, his disguise enables him to fit in with lots of normal men out there, but he is anything but normal. Jon’s disguise is that of a busy father of three, but he is a hero through and [...]
Art and Crafts: Paper Plate Snake
This week for our Art and Crafts segment here at Life of Dad we are making our own paper plate snake. This is an easy and fun craft that you and your child can do together. Most of the materials should be around the house. This craft will help your [...]
The Life of Dad After Show – Episode 82 – Nathan Timmel – Comedian. Author. Idiot.
Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton talk with stand-up comedian and father, Nathan Timmel. They talk about Nathan’s book "It’s OK to Talk to Animals (and Other Letters from Dad)", his blog posts such as "Sunshine Saved My Life", and how being a father made him a better stand-up comedian. When [...]
#126 Azim Khamisa, Author – Peace Activist
The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Program is the largest school based father engagement program in the nation with over 4500 schools participating. Azim Khamisa – an author, activist and an international inspirational speaker – was born in Kenya, Africa and had early training in mathematics, economics and finance [...]
Sofia The First: The Curse of Princess Ivy Arrives on Disney DVD February 24th, 2015
The revelation of a spellbinding secret sets in motion the most thrilling adventure in the history of Sofia the First! After learning that the Amulet of Avalor is magical, Amber snatches it while Sofia is sleeping. Unfortunately, she unwittingly unleashes a curse that summons evil Princess Ivy, who threatens to [...]
Titus O’Neil Talks About What Black History Month
We had the great pleasure of talking with Titus O'Neal here at Life of Dad last year. Click here to read that interview. Titus is a fantastic father who leads by example. So we wanted to share his thoughts on Black History Month and what it means to him. Here [...]