SuburbanDaddy

I was very surprised to see a segment on the Today Show today about stay at home dads. I was even more excited to see my blog buddy Rebel Dad, live, on the show!
One small step for Rebel Dad. One giant leap for Dad-kind.

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As a parent, you often find yourself doing things which to the casual observer would seem ridiculous. But, to you, there is a very logical, rational explanation.
Case in point: Tonight, I had to draw 30 trapezoids on a piece of paper before Thing 1 would go to bed. Seem a little strange? [...]

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With three kids 4 and under, I am well aware of the importance of routine. Kids thrive on knowing what to expect and when to expect it.
My days are like the movie Groundhog Day. The same exact routine over and over. Not necessarily bad, just very predictable.
The last few days my routine [...]

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Every parent knows how expensive college will be by the time our kids are old enough to go. The question is, what to do about it? SuburbanMommy and I argue about discuss this on a regular basis. How much we should be saving now for our kid’s college, and how much [...]

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Interesting research is out that found that children who had anxious or depressed parents were more likely to get sick. The study was led by Dr. Mary Caserta from the University of Rochester.
Caserta teamed up with Peter Wyman, associate professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester, who designed surveys aimed at evaluating levels [...]

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When I was starting out as a bartender while in college, I was given a valuable piece of advice. I was told to always avoid religion and politics as topics, because bar clients, especially after a few drinks, will become very heated and at least half will disagree with my point of view and [...]

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So I’m in Panera right now, enjoying some daddy time (thanks SuburbanMommy!), and I can’t help overhearing am hanging on every word, listening to the table next to me. A mom and her 15 year old daughter are meeting with a party planner to discuss what I’m guessing is her sweet sixteen party.
Just some [...]

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Like the toddler he is, Thing 2 is always in a state of perpetual sound and motion. If he isn’t jumping, singing, dancing, running, or asking questions, then he is crying, whining, fighting, or throwing something.
There is, however, one time when he stops all of the above activity and remains stationary and quiet, for [...]

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