Things That Make This Dad Smile

Being a dad is one of the best things I’ve experienced in my life. And that’s coming from a guy who won his Little League Championship in his final year (Go, Twins!), once had dinner with Mark “Luke Skywalker’ Hamill in beautiful San Diego, and came in 3rd place in a work-sponsored sushi-eating contest. Yeah, I live pretty extreme. Now, if you’re not a dad, everyone tries to tell you what it’s like. There’s the …

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Childproofing the House Isn’t As Hard As You Think

This post was submitted and made in collaboration with Dorel. Whether or not you have’ve a baby before, expecting a child is always a thrilling experience. From the moment the mum shows signs of pregnancy to finally seeing results of your first ultrasound, you’ll be sure to experience great happiness over the wonderful news. However, expecting a baby can also result in some feelings of apprehension—especially for first-time parents. To be as prepared as possible, …

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Put the Phone Down and Decide to Drive

I work in Manhattan and you could say it’s just a “little” bit crowded on any given day. Just heading from the train stop to my office can take awhile and it’s not because it’s a long walk. It’s not. It’s only four short blocks. No, what takes forever is the fact that the sidewalks have a lot of people on them. But what really gets to me is that the majority of people either …

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How to Get Your Non-Sports Kid Active and Healthy

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The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. My boys aren’t the most sports-oriented kids around. Sure they can go at it full force with the next kid if you’re talking about Super Mario Sluggers or any other type of …

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Road Trip Dilemma: Packing Healthy Snacks for the Kids

There are two types of snack people in the world: salt and sweet. Generally, these seem to fall down the gender lines, with women loving sweets and guys craving salt. But just like in any relationship, mixing the two can make things even better! Pretty deep thinking for a daddy blog, I know. Anyways, my wife most definitely craves sweets. Whether it’s cookies or her all-time favorite vanilla frosting, she’ll take any of those over …

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