Ever had someone tell you to shut your kid up? Well, it's these moments I call teachable one's, because I'm a father of a child that happens to be diagnosed with Autism. I'm 6'4" and a bit over 300 lbs. Some say I wear my weight well, but the [...]
Author Michelle Icard joins us to talk about a time in our kids’ lives that many parents dread, middle school. She tells us that these years can be fun and exciting if we leave the baggage from our own middle school years at the door and modify our parenting style as our [...]
With the fall soccer season in full swing, the posts and articles complaining about participation trophies and lack of keeping score are rolling in. "Back in my day participation trophies weren't given out" or "who cares if you win 30 - 0. We just played better." "Not keeping score and giving trophies [...]
Name of beer: Organic IPA Brewing Company: Napa Smith Brewery Brewing Location: Napa, CA Type of Beer: India Pale Ale - ABV: 7% / IBU: 75 Beer Description: From website: We set out first and foremost to make a great IPA, using only the finest organic ingredients. The aroma of [...]
Texas. The thought of hearing the very name of the Lone Star State conjures up images of folks in cowboy hats, driving pickup trucks and wielding shotguns to kill those God-awful rattlesnakes and copperheads. Things are just bigger there too. Because of that, the other saying comes to mind, [...]
When you think of a hotel room, you probably think of relaxation, vacation, or possibly a place to party. This couldn’t be further from the truth when you are traveling with children. Any Hot Springs Hotel has easy access or deals to access the local hot springs. The Riles [...]
Name of beer: Black Phoenix Brewing Company: Bootlegger's Brewery Brewing Location: Fullerton, CA Type of Beer: Coffee Stout – ABV: 6.7% - IBU: 39.8 Beer Description: From website: Black Phoenix melds rich bold coffee with the smoky flavors of chipotle peppers, giving it just a touch of heat. To insure [...]
Better late than never, Life of Dad's 30 Dads in 30 Days is back with our final feature. Today we take a closer look at Jim Lin, who is the genius behind the amazing Busy Dad Blog. Jim is a well trained MMA Ninja Assassin, as well as a father [...]
Here at Life of Dad, the social network for dads, we like to honor heroic dads who serve our country, as well as their family. Today we feature Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Edwin E. Sierra, of the United States Air Force. Edwin is married to the love of his life, Nicholle, [...]
Today we honor Garret Hubbard, Colonel, USMCR. Garret has two kids, Bryce (15) and Chase (13) with his loving wife, Ann. Having been in the USMC and USMCR for 26 years, Garret has devoted his life to our country, while being a great dad at the same time. Garret is [...]