Archive for September, 2008
Have You Really Hugged Your Kids Today?
A lot of guys aren’t very comfortable vocalizing their feelings, and some men struggle with showing affection to the ones they love most. An easy way to demonstrate to your children that you love them is to give them a hug. Even when they don’t ask for one, most kids will be more than happy to accept a hug at any time
28Sep2008 | Jeremy | 12 comments | Continued
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Stolen Moments – Making Time to be a Couple
Early Thursday morning, while the house was dark and still, my wife and I very quietly slipped out the front door and drove away. My wife and I were engaged in theft: We were stealing time. The kids would never suspect a thing.
28Sep2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Spotlight on Dads – Kevin Bushbaker
This week’s spotlight shines on Kevin Bushbaker from Return to Manliness. Kevin is a relatively new adoptive father, and I admire the patience with which he and his wife waited to become parents. The process of adopting a child has definitely instilled an added sense of appreciation in Kevin for his new and exciting role as a dad.
26Sep2008 | Jeremy | 6 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Fitness for Dads – Getting in Shape: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series we uncovered the 2 most common dads out there. Joe, the “Skinny-Fat Dad” needs more energy and just needs to feel like he’s back in shape. Tim, on the other hand, is our “Former-Athlete Dad” who used to be able to eat whatever he wants and is trying hang on to his former running back self.
26Sep2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
10 Ways to Pull Off the Perfect Disagreement
Are you the type of person who can argue and disagree with others? Or, do you let people walk all over you? There are many who avoid confrontation at all costs, while others are more than willing to jump in and argue away. Some are even uncomfortable disagreeing with their spouse, while others may have a problem challenging any type of authority.
25Sep2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Dad and Teacher – Choosing to Homeschool
Ten years ago, when my wife and I first decided that I should be a stay-at-home dad, most of my friends didn’t understand why I’d want to take on that challenge. Many of them abandoned me over time. Eight years later, I lost the rest of them when we made another huge family decision. To pull my son out of public school and teach him at home. I would be both “dad” and “teacher.”
22Sep2008 | Jeremy | 14 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Fitness for Dads – Getting in Shape: Part 1
It’s all happened to us before. It’s late at night. You just get home from one of those crazy parties with the in-laws. The kids are asleep in the back (for me, all 4 of them are asleep) and you don’t want to wake them. So now, you have the task of picking them up out of their seats, laying their heavy heads on your shoulder and carrying them from the car into bed. Sound familiar? I do it almost every time we have a family get together.
21Sep2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Spotlight on Dads – Joey Guido
This week’s spotlight shines on Joey from Daddy Brain. Joey is a smart guy who shares some great insights on his blog, so if you’re looking for a place to spark your “brain,” then check him out. Tell a little about yourself. My name is Joey Donovan Guido & I am a professional copywriter living in Madison, Wisconsin. I am originally from NY, but the need for a steady income to support my family led me to the mid west.
19Sep2008 | Jeremy | 4 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
A Father’s Pride: Helping His Son Become a Star
Most dads dream about his little boy playing college football or being a major league baseball player. It is in the Dad DNA. But mostly, it is a dream so that we can keep our mind from wandering during all those never ending T-Ball games. I lived that dream and I thought my, er, our story would be helpful to others.
19Sep2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Discovering Dad is New Member of 9Rules Network
I’m very proud to formally announce that Discovering Dad was selected to be a member of the 9Rules Network. Many of you may have noticed the new icon with the distinctive leaf on the sidebar. For those of you who may not be familiar with 9Rules, this is a pretty big deal. The network aggregates and promotes “the best content from the independent web.”
14Sep2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Transition – Five Songs that Make Me Think
I’ve been going through a transition in my life for a few months now. It started a couple weeks after we brought our newest daughter Caitlin home from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit after a rough start to her life. By all accounts, the experience of seeing her fight through such a tough situation had both a saddening and inspirational affect on me.
14Sep2008 | Jeremy | 9 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Spotlight on Dads – Clay Nichols
This week’s spotlight shines on Clay Nichols, aka Daddy Clay, from DadLabs. I had a chance to talk with Clay recently, and I’m very excited about the things he and the DadLabs crew have going on right now. Their popular videos promote responsible fatherhood, and they probably some of the most positive viral content relating to dads on the Internet.
13Sep2008 | Jeremy | 2 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Harry Potter Adventure of a Lifetime Contest
The thing I love about the Harry Potter books and films are the thrills and adventures of Harry and his friends. The mix of action, suspense and competition engages me in ways that few other stories can. As I read these books by author J.K. Rowling, I’m reminded that life is meant to be an adventure and the journey is worth documenting.
12Sep2008 | Jeremy | 21 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
License to Play
A really cool thing I hadn’t considered before my first child came along is that having kids is a license to do kid stuff again. It’s a license to play. A grown person playing hopscotch or setting up troops of little green army men would be considered bizarre unless that person were playing along with a kid. You have a kid, and you get a free pass to have fun.
11Sep2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Top 10 Reasons Why Dads are Hotter than Guys Without Kids
The other day I was eating lunch with my daughter Frankie. We were enjoying cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. As meals sometimes go in my house, it turned into a battle of wits to see who could trick the other into taking a bite. After a mad flurry of bites mixed with screams and giggles, I ended up with cream cheese smeared on my face and strawberry preserves matted into my hair. It was HOT!
9Sep2008 | Jeremy | 16 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Why Do People Automatically Think the Worst?
I’ve always had a hard time dealing with people who immediately think the worst about others. These are the people who see, hear or read what you say and automatically start looking for the flaws, faults or folly of you or your opinion. Nothing seems to make people like this happy, except for tearing others down
8Sep2008 | Jeremy | 13 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times showDiscovering Dad Mobile Site
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