In a world beset by impatient adults waiting for vaccines, a dad takes another stab as a gardener, despite having a gardening IQ on par with the vegetables themselves.
The Return of the Victory-Over-Covid Garden!
The “Boomerang” Father’s Day Gift—Dividends for all, No Ties Please
The best gift to give your husband or dad is one that does not suck. Here are some great ideas oriented around what I call 'Boomerang' gifts.
Playdates, and Responsible Parenting: Suggestions for Phase-2 Socializing
Parents face the unenviable task of deciding if and when their kids can enjoy playdates for the first time in months. This unofficial guide provides a criteria for parents to consider.
Drumming with my Son for Pandemic-Related Charities: Great Beats and Life Lessons
A drum-oholic father passes along a family tradition, and by doing so provides his son with the reward of a life lesson—help others when others need it most.
The Pandemic’s Upside? Kids and Freedom—A Legacy Worth Pursuing
Kids are biking; strollers seem to be everywhere; parents and college kids are outside and enjoying the warmer weather. Let’s use this shared experience as a springboard to liberate kids (after Convid-19) so they can enjoy their neighborhoods without fear.
Kids Taking Advantage of you During Covid? Get Clever—Garlic Instead of Cookies
Social Isolation and distancing, in the parenting world, comes with trade-offs. If your kids are encroaching on the rules during this social-isolation era, provide humorous lessons to maintain law and order… always!
Social Distancing Will Saves Lives, Here’s How to Keep Your Kids Social
Some innovative moms in my hometown came up with the idea of starting a pen-pal mailbox for kids… and it’s genius.
In Troubling Times, The Values to Espouse with Kids—Promote Responsibility
A collective effort to tamp down the spread of the Coronavirus, among ALL members of the family provides an opportunity for parents to promote personal and community responsibility. Let’s embrace it so our kids are better prepared today and later in life.
When a Chill Day With your Kids Trumps Everything Else
Our kids’ activities fill the calendar almost every day of the week. Work-life pops up before and after our commutes. A chill day provided this dad with a healthy perspective.
The Paradox of the Abandoned Castle Turret: Safety or Adventure?
When a parent has to choose between safety and adventure, sometimes it's a paradox. A tale from our trip to Ireland, and an abandoned turret, and the choice a dad had to make.
Kids Pushing Their Luck? Our Best Spoof-Holiday Gifts
Looking for great holiday gifts for the kids? Good for you! What about those requested items that go a little too far, when kids push their luck? Introducing our Spoof gifts for the holiday season!
It’s Time To Teach our Kids How to Rock and Roll
For parents who have musical skills to pass along to their kids, now is the time to do so if you're a rock and roller. The genre, today, represents an endangered species.
The Value of Tomfoolery and Pranks: Part 2
Pranking not only uncivilized, it is unruly and rude. There's no reason not to do it, especially in light of the stress parents experience from day-to-day. Doing so with your children absolves you of any wrongdoing!
Candy and ‘The Suspect Parent’: Stash the Sugar for Yourself!
The best tips on how to manage Halloween candy... and ways for parents to reserve some treats for themselves.
The Art of ‘Ghosting’ – A New Trick That’s a Treat for Everyone
'Ghosting' is a new tradition, one that is worth sharing. There's no better way to have fun as a family!
The Rookie Father 