Teenage life is a difficult time for both teens and parents alike. The teen is struggling to learn who they are as a person, testing their own limitations and those of the world they live in. For parents, their child has become a hormonal time-bomb constantly flipping the switch between [...]
We don't talk about it often, and when we do it's in hushed tones. There is an involuntary flinching, our minds immediately conjuring images of scalpel slicing through scrotum. That's the truth about what happens, guys. Make no mistake about it. Two small incisions are made and each vas [...]
You know what one of my favorite drinks is? A half-n-half! It’s a blend of half lemonade and half tea. Honestly I am not a fan of tea at all, but when its blended with some good lemonade…watch out. Another popular blend is the family. A blended family [...]
Being a good role model encompasses not only what you say but rather what you do in your everyday life. Your children are watching you everyday to learn the things that are not only expected by you, but also what is right and expected as a contributing member of society [...]
We joke a lot on Life of Dad but we’re also a sounding board for guys (and ladies) looking for advice and guidance as parents. Postpartum depression is no laughing matter and so when one of our users sent us this, "My wife has been suffering from postpartum depression. Does [...]
It is very easy as a parent to lose your top. Kids know (or learn) how to press your buttons and we all have days where we need to go and cool off (or at least I know that I do). Does this mean that you are a terrible parent? [...]
Many of our dad blogger friends have written many words about the joys of having a daughter (check out Every Girl Dad and Out With The Kids) because raising a girl comes with its own unique, built-in advantages. When Life of Dad user and dad-to-be Kyle Holcroft recently asked us [...]
Bringing you home at 2 days old and sleeping with my hand inside of your cradle for fear that you might stop breathing in the night Changing your diapers, warming bottles and baby food (sorry about that jar of prunes I fed you in one sitting) lessons learned! Watching [...]
There’s a lot we parents hope to give to our kids, whether that’s a love of our favorite band or sports team or the personality traits and core values that we know will help them be smart, safe and kind to others and to the world around them. So we [...]
It’s summertime, which means no school. It’s common for parents to feel the need around this time to set their children up for activities to keep them busy. While summer camp, art classes, or any other extracurricular activities can be fun, keeping your child busy every day through the [...]
