"You have to communicate with them because the world is different now than it was when I was growing up. Communication is probably the biggest thing. It has taken my relationship with my kids and their growth to another level." - Damien Wilkins Art Eddy: Recently we saw a [...]
There is always that stereotypical gift for dads that we need to fake a smile for when our kids get us for our birthday, Father’s Day or Christmas. Then there are those gifts that throw you for a loop....in a good way. For one dad his son, Scott got him [...]
There are dads who will do anything for their kids. Some dads draw the line when it comes to wearing skimpy clothes. For Steve Haddad he laughs at that line. He doesn’t care about the distance that he has to go for his kids. During the holidays Haddad and his [...]
When I played basketball in high school my coach stressed to us that we always needed to be focused during the game. We couldn’t let anything in the stands distract us. I am guessing Indiana Pacers player, Damien Wilkins was told the same thing by his high school basketball coach. [...]
Over the past few years our house has been infiltrated by “ Essential Oils ” for everything, and I’m here to make the case for why you as a parent should avoid them at all costs. I stuck with the top 5 reasons I could think of, but there are [...]
"Make sure that you and mom are on the same page. Have those conversations. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to agree. You guys have to find a solution before so by the time you come to your child you have a consensus and you are consistent." - [...]
INTRODUCING YOU TO BANDS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW, BUT TOTALLY SHOULD. Happy Mondays Happy Mondays were one of those bands who were just a blip on the US’s early 90’s new-wave-dance scene. Birthday parties for your goth cousin probably featured Step On and possibly 24 Hour Party People, but otherwise they [...]
We’re willing to bet that your wedding entrance wasn’t quite as awesome as this guy’s. Reddit user kozziekoz eschewed the old “Stand at the front and wait for his bride” nonsense. Why do the ladies always have to get the good entrances? Instead he came literally soaring in from [...]
The Life of Dad community came together this holiday season to talk about the best thing they’ve won, from a second chance at life to a 60 lb chocolate Santa to the girl of your dreams…twice! What's the best thing you've ever won? https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/photos/a.434607921426.227352.299622516426/10155725498226427/?type=3 Donald Crigler: Second chance at life [...]
No one ever imagines their marriage ending but it happens to many of us. Here's advice from fellow dads who have come out the other side of a separation on how to rebuild and move forward on your own after the marriage ends. Exploring new connections through platforms like [...]
