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Discovering Dad Pledge to Vote
As a dad, it is important to me that I role model civic responsibility to my kids, and the first and most important way that I do that is by exercising my right to vote. The second way I do this is by getting informed and understanding the issues and candidates positions on them. The third way I do this is by getting involved.
23Oct2008 | Jeremy | 22 comments | Continued
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Child Poverty in America – Blog Action Day
I grew up in a small town nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland. It was a coal mining town, and the majority of jobs available were for unskilled labor. People didn’t make a lot of money, but they did what was necessary to get by and provide the basics for their family. I saw poverty but not enough to really think about it.
15Oct2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Sailing on America’s Tall Ship – An Adventure of a Lifetime
Unlike my friends who spent the summer before sophomore year working and partying, I shipped off on a summer tour of duty. I flew with my fellow swabs in the cargo bay of a C130 airplane across the Atlantic to Lisbon, Portugal.
7Oct2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
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
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
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
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
Do You Role Model Integrity for Your Kids?
Integrity is generally defined as adhering to a specific moral code or set of values. A person with integrity is someone you can trust and rely upon to do what is right, even if it’s not popular. As a parent, I believe my words and actions mean something to my kids – they watch and learn from my example, so acting with integrity is critical if I want them to grow into responsible and trustworthy individuals.
3Sep2008 | Jeremy | 9 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Reading is Fundamental – Book Recommendation Contest
Reading is fundamental. Sound familiar? This statement is a simple yet powerful truth. Reading is a fundamental way to learn and grow as a person. It helps to increase understanding of the past and present; it expands your mind and stimulates your brain; it is entertaining; and, it is the gateway to a more creative world that is full of possibilities and other wonderful things.
29Aug2008 | Jeremy | 18 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
What Kind of Dad Did You Have?
Discovering Dad is a site about “learning what it means to be a good dad,” and to me, good dads don’t give up. The learn how to adapt; they grow up; they evolve; and, they love their kids no matter what, even if their kids don’t seem to love them back. However, as dads, we don’t only learn from our experiences as fathers ourselves – we learn from the example that was also set in our own homes. So, good or bad, what kind of dad did you have?
24Aug2008 | Jeremy | 34 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Parenting Beyond the Boiling Point
It’s easy to be frantic, stressed-out and uptight, given the kinds of trials that are foisted upon me on a daily basis. As a fresh example, not more than an hour ago as I write this, my 4-year-old son Michael brought me to my boiling point for probably the fifteenth time today.
21Aug2008 | Jeremy | 8 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Do I Make My Kids’ World Bigger or Smaller?
When I was growing up, I was always the daredevil of the neighborhood. I had no fear. I was also slightly accident prone, which didn’t mix well with my willingness to constantly step out on the edge. I had several hundred stitches and multiple broken bones by the time I was 10 years old.
17Aug2008 | Jeremy | 15 comments | ContinuedOn FriendFeed, this post was liked by 0 people and commented on 0 times show
Family Fun at the Zoo
We’re fortunate to live in an area where we have access to three zoos. The National Zoo is less than an hour away. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is within two hours. The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo is only thirty minutes from our house, so it was an easy choice to pick for a family fun day.
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The Manival #15
Welcome to the 15th edition of The Manival – the weekly blog carnival for men. Each week a different man blogger hosts the carnival, and I’m honored for Discovering Dad to present this edition. Each carnival features articles about how men can be better husbands, fathers and men, in general.
12Aug2008 | Jeremy | 17 comments | Continued
5 Life Lessons the Olympics Can Help Teach Kids
The Olympics have always inspired me. One of my earliest memories is of sitting on the living room floor of our home in 1976 watching the Summer Olympic games in Montreal. It was a small black-and-white TV, but I was still enthralled with the many athletes from around the world.
10Aug2008 | Jeremy | 14 comments | ContinuedDiscovering Dad Mobile Site
Discovering Dad in the Media
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