Yo, just so you know, this is NOT a sponsored post. I was not paid or offered any compensation for this post. Just getting that out of the way now. I’m not sure how much of an anomaly I may be but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I live in the […]
There’s something about cancer. It sucks. There’s no gentle, sugar-coating, easy way to say it. It just sucks. Being told the news is no picnic either. Just ask father, actor and comedian Ben Stiller. In a personal essay on Medium Oct. 4, he shared the news that in 2014 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. […]
As I keep mentioning on this site, it’s never been statistically safer to be a kid in this country. Yes, even safer than when we were kids. Let that sink in for a moment. Yet the freedoms that children have enjoyed for hundreds of years have vanished and to be honest, that scares me as a dad. […]
*This article was originally posted June 15, 2015 Father’s day is coming up this Sunday and if you’re like me, there’s not a whole lot that you actually need. Call me crazy but I’d rather get no gift than something I don’t actually want or need. I’ve got plenty of ties, socks, and cologne thank you […]
This post is sponsored by our friends at The Baby Cubby. “Wait, what? Can you say that again doctor?” Surprise! That’s how we felt when baby number two made a sudden and unexpected early entrance into the world last week. While we spent several weeks “gently” prepping for baby, we were convinced we still had […]
The weather has turned. Finally! We’re seeing beautiful sunny days and blue skies which means our little guy is begging to get outdoors everyday. (Even when he’s been sick but that’s another story.) Whether it’s a trip to the park, cruising in his Power Wheels, or hitting the sidewalks on his strider bike, he wants […]
Technology is reigning supreme when it comes to monitoring our kids. From the Hatch Baby Smart Changing Pad, to the Owlet monitor, to many more, caring for baby is officially high tech. When it comes to the best baby monitors, those too have stepped up their game. Just two and a half years ago, when […]
We’ve talked before about the importance of knowing CPR in the event of an emergency. Many parents recall learning years ago, but often those skills and memories fade without some updating or practice. Young children often don’t understand the many dangers lurking around them, but also frequently don’t take the word “No!” very seriously. Most incidents […]
Looking to expand your little one’s personal library? There are plenty of wonderful, classic children’s books to pull from — but what about new children’s books? Here’s a round-up of reviews from our great friend Sara at Novel Novice featuring some of the best, recently released children’s books for your kiddo’s reading (or listening) pleasure: […]
We had an impromptu snow day this week after waking up to a beautiful snowy scene outside our window. That of course led to an immediate “want to go play in snow” chant from our two year old as he peered out the window with delight. As we got the kiddo bundled up with all […]