Teen Boys and NHL Watch Party, What Could Go Wrong?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Daddy Clay

“How many can I have?” G asked. When throwing a successful party for teenaged boys, it’s important to be able to answer this question with, “As many as you want.” That’s tip one. Imagine what you’d need to feed grownups, double it. G walked away carrying a mountain of cheesebur Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Mike Adamick Wannabe: Dad’s 4M Hovercraft Kit Review

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Having teens makes you lazy. On the weekends, you don’t have to play with your teens. You don’t have to come up with activities, plan playdates, do crafts, engage in tickle fights. Although it’s fun to suggest that and watch them go pale. You have to drive them places. Hang out sometim Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Lab Test: Quixx Headlight Restorer

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Some things just work as advertised. One of those things is the Quixx Repair System Headlight Restorer. Let’s start with this: I’m a minivan guy. Not only that, I’m an old minivan guy. Wait. What I mean to say is that I’m a guy with an old minivan. Okay, I’m old, too. But the point Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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IronMan 3 Comes to My House!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by concretin_nik

I still haven’t seen the movie, but I know I’m gonna dig it. Because Robert Downey, Jr. IS Tony Stark. Perfectly cast. And the idea of Iron Man? It’s just fantastic. Bruce Wayne money coupled with engineering genius, wrapped in “full tilt diva.” So, when asked if I want Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Now Performing at Birthday Parties, Windows 8!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Note: I was recently invited by The Motherhood Team to be part of a group of bloggers invited to learn more about the Microsoft Store. We received a briefing from company execs, were encouraged to visit a store and to write up a post on our impressions. Mine follow. To describe my experience at the Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Now Performing at Birthday Parties, Windows 8!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Note: I was recently invited by The Motherhood Team to be part of a group of bloggers invited to learn more about the Microsoft Store. We received a briefing from company execs, were encouraged to visit a store and to write up a post on our impressions. Mine follow. To describe my experience at the Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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For the Woman who made me a Father…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by concretin_nik

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” – Theodore Hesburgh This gave us* the idea for a collective Mother’s day card from a group of Dad Bloggers* to the moms in our lives. Mother’s Day has new meaning these days. For me, it’s Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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For the Woman who made me a Father…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by concretin_nik

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is love their mother.” – Theodore Hesburgh This gave us* the idea for a collective Mother’s day card from a group of Dad Bloggers* to the moms in our lives. Mother’s Day has new meaning these days. For me, it’s Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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A Mother’s Cringe-Worthy Moments

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jessie Clemence

Before I had my own children, I had an idea of how parenting would go. I operated under the assumption that I would parent my children to the best of my ability and that would be enough. I believed that my efforts would ensure me happy and obedient children, all the time. I was wrong. It turns out t Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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A Mother’s Cringe-Worthy Moments

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jessie Clemence

Before I had my own children, I had an idea of how parenting would go. I operated under the assumption that I would parent my children to the best of my ability and that would be enough. I believed that my efforts would ensure me happy and obedient children, all the time. I was wrong. It turns out t Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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DadLabs Car Reviews: 2013 Mazda3 SKYACTIV

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Ever start seriously dating somebody, only to discover that they have an even more attractive younger sibling? That’s the dynamic I was afraid of when a the bright red 2103 Mazda3 with SkyActiv was delivered to my driveway for review. You see, my daily driver is a 2011 Mazda3. No SkyActiv. Grey. A Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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The Fine Line Between Career Success & Parenting Failure

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Keagan Pearson

Can you really be successful in a career and in parenting at the same time? I suppose that depends on your definition of success. Are we aiming for intrinsic satisfaction or outward achievement? As Seth Godin might say, “Is the work an end to a means or are we concerned about the process — Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Trash Can Saves Universe

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Daddy Clay

I sometimes suspect that when some people welcome the arrival of our new robot overlords, they’re being less than sincere. So it is in our ironic age. I’m also pretty sick and tired of people screaming “SkyNet!” every time they see a dog-shaped robot flinging cinderblocks. Everybody is so s Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Disciplinarian Parenting Style? Or Fun Parenting? Which is Better?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

Just over 10 years ago when my former wife relocated to the northeast US, I was really distraught that the judge signed off on the move. You see, she was taking our 4 year old daughter with her, much to my dismay. I thought it would have been detrimental to the father / daughter bond that had been Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Disciplinarian Parenting Style? Or Fun Parenting? Which is Better?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

Just over 10 years ago when my former wife relocated to the northeast US, I was really distraught that the judge signed off on the move. You see, she was taking our 4 year old daughter with her, much to my dismay. I thought it would have been detrimental to the father / daughter bond that had been Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Disciplinarian Parenting Style? Or Fun Parenting? Which is Better?

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

Just over 10 years ago when my former wife relocated to the northeast US, I was really distraught that the judge signed off on the move. You see, she was taking our 4 year old daughter with her, much to my dismay. I thought it would have been detrimental to the father / daughter bond that had been Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Ramesh Ferris Helps Others Have a Shot@Life

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Daddy Clay

 Ramesh Ferris, left Meet Ramesh Ferris, polio survivor and polio eradication activist. Also a guy who hand-cycled 4400 miles across Canada to raise awareness for the cause. Ramesh contracted polio in his native India at just six months of age. His mother, lacking access to rehabilitation, gave Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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What is “The Cloud”? These Kids Know

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Keagan Pearson

Have you ever listened to someone try to explain “The Cloud?” I don’t mean your technologist from work. I mean an average person. I can feel the puzzled looks begin to creep over your faces right now. Thankfully I have some answers for you. No longer do you have to reel over that Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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An Appeal to Expectant Fathers: Your Presence is Needed!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

My wife and I recently welcomed a new baby boy to our family. We’re now a family of 5 and we couldn’t be happier! We already had a 14 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Now this new addition just seems to make the picture complete! Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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An Appeal to Expectant Fathers: Your Presence is Needed!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

My wife and I recently welcomed a new baby boy to our family. We’re now a family of 5 and we couldn’t be happier! We already had a 14 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Now this new addition just seems to make the picture complete! Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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An Appeal to Expectant Fathers: Your Presence is Needed!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Rodrick Walters

My wife and I recently welcomed a new baby boy to our family. We’re now a family of 5 and we couldn’t be happier! We already had a 14 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Now this new addition just seems to make the picture complete! Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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A New Year With A Few Less Teeth

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Keagan Pearson

A new year with some new resolutions? I know, pretty predicable right… To be honest, I’ve never really been one to make new year’s resolutions. They always seemed kind of pointless to me. I figured, if you need to change something, why not do it in July or September…whatR Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Strong, Weak and Vulnerable At The Same Time

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Guest

by Kevin These past few months have been quite the experience of being a dad and plenty more unsuspecting roller coaster turns to come I am sure. I have written quite a number of posts relating to the struggles and the coping (lack of) of ET suffering from GERD, but I never actually started from t Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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Dads Know It Can Wait: Text Shaming for Profit

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Daddy Clay

Want to make a dad mad? Texting and driving will do the trick. Especially if you are in the vicinity of said dad when he’s hauling the rugrats to school in the minivan. I can think of no other observable behavior (with the possible exception of the lap dog with its head out the driver’s window) Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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The Two Most Important Decisions Your Child Will Ever Make

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Guest

by Barry Adkins “It’s just alcohol; at least they are not doing drugs.” How many of us have said this, heard it, or thought it? Often we think that as long as they are “just drinking” our children will be okay. The truth is, most illegal drugs are tried, for the first time, under the infl Read the Full Stay at Home Dad post here...

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