The Dad Life
A modern father's take on parenting in the modern world.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Travel and Kids: A Necessary Pairing
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When my kids and I play, we often pretend we're from different countries. Last week, Sophia said, "Let's pretend we're from...
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Grown-Ups Are Human, Right?
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On a bike ride with my kids last week, Sophia stopped suddenly in front of me. To avoid injuring her, I braked and fell to the side. I wasn...
Monday, June 27, 2011
Responsibility Varies with Each Child
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A few weeks ago, my wife Tanya cut two of her fingers and needed stitches. I was at work, so she enlisted the help of our neighbors and Ella...
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Do You Know Your Body?
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Earlier this year while we were out for breakfast, Sophia, my 5-year-old, was making annoying noises with her mouth. It sounded something be...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
What are the Conditions of Giving?
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About a month ago, Sophia and I pulled to a stoplight next to a man with a sign asking for money. The light changed and I continued driving....
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Weighing Risks and Rewards
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My kids and I were watching a hockey game last week. A player slid into the boards and lay hurt on the ice for a few minutes. Sophia, my 5-y...
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Victory Versus Value
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I took my daughters, Ella and Sophia, bowling last month. They were beating me for most of the game. I was shocked at how bad I was. "I...
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