The Gauntlet
Originally published as I Never Imagined Taking My Son to School the First Time Would Be So Brutal – Fatherly.com 10/15/18 My son and I stared down the long linoleum … Continue reading The Gauntlet
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BEARDS, FLIP-FLOPS AND BURP CLOTHS: Stay-at-Home Dads in the Big Easy
(Originally published on Big Easy Magazine – 9/1/18) There was a commercial on the other day that caught my eye, which is surprising considering I never listen to commercials. They … Continue reading BEARDS, FLIP-FLOPS AND BURP CLOTHS: Stay-at-Home Dads in the Big Easy
Super Dad?
(Originally published on New Orleans Moms Blog – 7/24/18) “Hey, Super Dad!” A construction worker clapped and hollered in my direction as if The Lion King was wrapping up at the Saenger. For … Continue reading Super Dad?
Yelling At Your Kids: Still a viable option?
Recent studies show that yelling at children can have traumatic effects on their development and often leads to aggressive behavior later in life. However, there is overwhelming evidence that yelling … Continue reading Yelling At Your Kids: Still a viable option?
An Open Letter to My Son’s Principal – What’s being done about all this lava?
Principal Marvin Jenkins Oakwood Elementary New Orleans, LA Dear Principal Jenkins, My son Shane, a student in Mrs. Brown’s Tiny Tots class, brought something to my attention that I find … Continue reading An Open Letter to My Son’s Principal – What’s being done about all this lava?
Parking On The Sidewalk – A fun and creative way to give back to your community!
I was out for a walk with my kids when I came upon this car parked across the sidewalk. The driver made sure to pull right up to a trailer … Continue reading Parking On The Sidewalk – A fun and creative way to give back to your community!
Toys “R” Us Closed and Moved Their Inventory to My House
This is a photograph of the kid’s playroom. Not exactly, but pretty close. Toys have been buried so long they’re considered collector’s items. I’m going to dig until I find … Continue reading Toys “R” Us Closed and Moved Their Inventory to My House
