Rookie Father receives its first official endorsement from Lisa Sugarman, author of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids, and nationally-syndicated columnis
Author Lisa Sugarman Endorses Rookie Father
Want Something Posh? Feed Your Mouth Hungarian Goulash!
Hungarian Gouash, a tasty serving of comfort food that pairs well with cold and nasty weather.
Bodacious Bolognese Sauce
An exceptional dish, with a unique flavor signature that will warm your soul. Chef John's Bolognese Sauce, enjoy!
High-Fat Recipes – The Most Important Kitchen Tool to Have on Hand
The key to enjoying high-fat dishes and recipes? Try the fat separator!
Kindergarten: The Three Must-Haves A Child Needs On Day #1
If your child is one year away from Kindergarten, here are the three most important areas of development. You can control some of these behaviors but not all of them. With a little attention and commitment, you can use the time you have to better prepare your child for Kindergarten. This comes from someone who... Continue Reading →
Observation: The Only Reliable Tool for New Parents
A single observation when our son was born helped to identify a legitimate health-related issue. Observation, itself, was the key.
The Wrap-Around Holiday: The Easiest Way to Enjoy a Two-Week Vacation
It would be a shame for the kids not to see grandma and grandpa at Christmas; The other holidays during the year? Sacrifice them to extend your holiday. One week vacations are nice, no doubt about it, but the opportunity to disconnect for two entire weeks comes with benefits. First, this is not for families... Continue Reading →
Yellowtail Snappers and Sharks: A Tale about Full-Moon Fishing
A family fishing outing turned out to be the greatest experience for both father and son.
Chicken Kabobs: 100% Healthy and Guaranteed Moist
Using a tried-and-true approach, based on a 4,000-year-old track record from India, will guarantee your guests are not gnawing on rawhide meat. If you’re a nube on the grill and tried cooking chicken, there’s a 65% chance your meat turned out dry and tough. Birds can be a bitch on the grill. If you glaze... Continue Reading →
Article Published, The Good Men Project: Bullying & Resilience
A previous blog post was published as an article by The Good Men Project: Stop Bullying? Obviously, but Promote Resilience with Equal Vigor We invite our fans and readers to visit http://www.TheGoodMenProject.com to review and to find other terrific advice on fatherhood, relationships, etc.
Breaking ‘The Code’ and Sharing Gossip Between Genders: The Ultimate Party Foul
There’s a special place in hell for moms and dads that break, ‘the code,’ i.e. sharing gossip across gender lines. There’s a name for this kind of person, and that is… the Mole Rat.
My Son’s First Smile
Connor The Barbarian, smiling... To the infant child, one recently born, there’s an interesting twist when it comes to how they perceive his/her father. He’s another guy in the room. Doctors come and go, nurses dispense advice, food and diapers but even if the dad is doing everything to help… he’s another guy in the... Continue Reading →
It’s Time for Fathers to Drive a Truck Through Their Insecurities
The soul searching, heart-wrenching and second-guessing taking place has to stop. It’s time for dads to apply a heavy dose of common sense and bravado so we can all get on with life. John Wayne, a.k.a. 'The Duke' When you read the headlines that appear on some father-related websites and social feeds, it seems like... Continue Reading →
When the Opportunity Arises, Shift Blame to a ‘Circumstance’
Published today on The Good Men Project, I invite fans of The Father Apprentice to check out the article I penned for them. It is titled: Pro Tip: When the Opportunity Arises, Shift Blame to a ‘Circumstance’ If you find the provided advice to be helpful, I'll hope you'll give it a like and share... Continue Reading →
FREEZE! A Poem about my Son, The Early Riser
He’s up, or so I think. It’s 6:00 am… do not stir, do not blink. If he hears me, he’ll be aware to my presence and will stomp downstairs and muddle in my early-morning affairs. . This is my time, I earned this! I went to bed at 8:30, so I hope it’s just a... Continue Reading →
