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 [...]
We want to know which movie (holiday or non-holiday movie) most represents your family during the holidays? Leave your movie choice in the comment section below!
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 [...]
Because I have this kind of time on my hands, and there are no real problems in America or the world, I thought I’d write up some useless thoughts on Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. After seeing the film and being somewhat letdown, my buddy Brad (and fellow Star Warsnerd) [...]
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 [...]
Inconvenience was one of my best professors when I was young. Granted, at the time I didn’t know it, dealing with petty annoyances manufactured some of the best memories from when I was little. It makes me wonder what the modern equivalent would be for my kids. Don’t worry, [...]
Many parents are concerned about teen driving, and resources like https://www.drivingtest.ca/alberta-driving-test/ can help them prepare for their road test. Having open conversations about responsibility, money, and even legal talks around driving can help set clear expectations and guide your teen toward responsible ownership Okay, so your teen took 5 [...]
James Casale, author of Wise Up and Be the Solution. Topic: Creating a culture of learning at home that will make your child a success at school. Issues: How the modern education system doesn’t cater to the needs of individual children; how to be proactive and have more control over [...]
If you follow my Lead with a Story blog or podcast, you’ll know that last week I had professional comedian and self-described “humor engineer” Drew Tarvin on to talk about one of the most attractive parts of human nature — courage. This week I’m having him join me on my Parenting [...]
