nOOb Dad

Ah yes the infamous “I’m running  a bit late so you can you feed him before I get home?”  Me being the always helpful husband and father obviously agree to this request.  I know what my kid likes to eat and I am confident in my ability to not only make him some food, but [...]

Getting your toddler to like the new baby isn’t always easy.

It is important that during this time of year you don’t try to live out your old high school football fantasies by humiliating your children.  If you are like me and your team is not playing in the big game it could create some resentment and ill will towards the world.  If you are like [...]

Some parents believe in yelling at their child, some go with the time out method, some try to discuss bad behavior away, but the select few use the dog cage method.  I don’t think Dr. Spock discusses this in his book. Perhaps some dads need  a book with pictures and diagrams showing what not to [...]

If you have a child like mine they enjoy picking up phones, remotes, gadgets, and pretty much anything that lights up or requires them to push a button.  Well my son was home with the wifey and was reprogramming our television when he stumbles across a wonderful present for his Dada.  My wife found it [...]

Laughing at your child’s silly fears might not be the best idea.

We warned you against making New Year’s Resolutions. Apparently, this guys thought we were joking.

My son Blake just turned two years old on December 30 and I have been waiting for the start of the so called Terrible Twos.  I am not sure what he is going to be capable of at this age – will he obtain some sort of crazy toddler strength?  A more keen ability to [...]

My son loves to go see the animals – or as he calls them YaYas – at the nature center near our home, but when he goes my wife is very cautious.  She is always concerned the animal might snap at at our son or he might get knocked over.  Of course other parents are [...]

First off I have to say bad parenting does come in to play when you don’t inform your children that the bidet, or fancy pooper cleaner, is not for drinking.  However, you know the little girl is well aware that drinking that water  – no matter how cold – is not what you should be [...]