The Millionaire Mindset of Generation X/Y Parents
Seven months. My wife and I have a catch phrase in our house: “millionaire mindset.” Whether we are discussing an unnecessary purchase or are patting ourselves on the back for money we cleverly saved...
View ArticleWhen Real Life Feels More Like Purgatory
Ten months. “Purgatory is the condition or process of purification or temporary punishment in which, it is believed, the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for Heaven.”...
View Article10 Ways Not to Dress Like a Soccer Dad
Eleven months. Alternate title: “How Not to Look Like a Man in Your 40′s When You’re Really in Your 20′s or 30′s.” In “Does Becoming a Parent Make You Less Cool?,” I proclaimed that I didn’t want to...
View ArticleWhy My Son Isn’t Allowed to Watch TV
Eleven months. Yes, I’m that kind of dad. From the very beginning, I have stuck to my guns about my son not being prematurely exposed to TV, computers, smart phones, or any other kind of device that...
View Article5 Things That Make This Dad Want to Curse
Eleven months. I always thought that one of the most fun jobs in the world would be to censor R-rated movies for TV. Some of the curse word stand-ins are simply (and deliberately) hilarious. I remember...
View ArticleIt’s Okay, I’ve Got a Parent Pass!
Eleven months. Not that we ever have the patience to go out for a meal with our son, but when we rarely do, it’s a safe bet that when we leave the restaurant, the waiter or waitress will have some...
View Article4 Ways Dads Gets Their Man Cards Pulled
One year. In this highly anticipated follow-up to Losing Man Points Vs. Being a Good Dad, I will help society identify what is considered as crossing the line from being an active and admirable dad to...
View Article7 Tips On How To Start A Baby Blog
A year and a half. It was a year ago yesterday that The Dadabase officially premiered on Parents.com with “Welcome To The Dadabase.” Today, I want to share some advice with any mom or dad out there...
View ArticleI’m A Cool Rockin’ Daddy In The USA… For Now
19 months. No matter how cool of a dad I may be in my son’s eyes now, I’m led to believe that will all change about a decade or so from now. But as for the time being, Jack looks to me as a leader in...
View ArticleIt’s Okay To Wear Your Pajamas To Walmart
3 months, 2 months. Dear Jack, Something I will take pride in is teaching you how to dress appropriately. For example, when you want to impress (or intimidate) someone, wear a necktie. My (secret) goal...
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