About three weeks ago we had a pretty big storm here in Southern California. Granted, it’s nothing compared to the weather that the rest of the country has experienced this winter. Whenever I see updates on Facebook from friends back home in NY I half expect to see a [...]
Zach Parise followed his father’s footsteps by playing in the NHL. Zach was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 2003 as the 17th overall pick. Parise then signed a 13 year contact with the Minnesota Wild where he currently plays the position of left wing. This move was sort [...]
This week, we interviewed graphic designer, Brent Almond. We talked about how he came to become a designer and how he implements his designs into his blog, Designer Daddy. We also discuss his upcoming marriage and his background in the performing arts.
This week for our Art and Crafts segment here at Life of Dad we made some chalk. This winter has been brutal. In our home we can’t wait until it gets warmer so we can play outside. To help with that notion of thinking spring we decided to make chalk. [...]
Andy Miller and Brian Stephens join us to talk about their decision to adopt their 6-year old son, the challenges they faced, and why they think it’s important for gay dads to serve as role models for young gay men. They also talk about their latest project, The Handsome Father, [...]
Yes the basketball stage might have the brightest light on the college players right now, but the pros are still making some sick plays. Don’t believe me? Just check out the top ten plays that are presented by Crown Royal. There are some buzzer beaters, high flying dunks, and dynamic [...]
A weekly look at father involvement in education through the Watch D.O.G.S. program of the National Center for Fathering. Once your Watch D.O.G.S. Program is up and running, the only regular work that is necessary is the daily scheduleing. Most coordinators spend about an hour a week putting schedules together [...]
Justin Patchin, co-author of Words Wound. Topic: Delete cyberbullying and make kindness go viral. Issues: What is cyberbullying and how common is it? bullying in person vs. online? the consequences of cyberbullying; what to do if you’re being cyberbullied; how to start standing up instead of standing by; building a [...]
WOW! How is your bracket doing? Are you ticked that you didn’t pick 14 seed Mercer over the heavily favored Duke Blue Devils? Well rest assured only a select few saw that one coming. There were even more upsets besides the Mercer/Duke game. How about Dayton? You know the other [...]
Today we’re talking with Jeff Bogle, dad of two daughters and one of the best writers (Out With the Kids) out there. In a recent story in Huffington Post celebrating Jeff’s oldest daughter’s 10th birthday, Jeff shared his sentiments about what it means to him to be a dad: “We [...]