Being a Dad

Tips and ideas on being a dad and not raising a wimp. Our jobs have changed guys.

Are We Not Men?

by Craig Playstead May 18, 2012

(I’m bringing back footnotes — I like them and they let my mind wander a bit. Thanks for indulging me. Now back to the comedy and confusion that is my life.) I was getting ready for a date the other day

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What Howard Stern Can Teach You About Parenting

by Craig Playstead April 30, 2012

I’m going to give you parenting advice from Howard Stern. Before you freak out, it needs to be said and it’s exactly what our generation needs to hear. We’ve created a world that overprotects our kids, shields them from fear and guards them from failure of any kind. Good in theory, bad in practice. Unless [...]

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The Most Powerful Word You Can Teach Your Kids

by Craig Playstead March 12, 2012

Why? That is the most powerful word you can teach your kids. And every day they leave the house with their 35 lb. backpacks and uncombed hair and go to a place that is in direct conflict with that word. The vibe is: sit down for the next six hours and listen to me talk. [...]

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Have You Taken Your Daughter Shopping?

by Craig Playstead March 2, 2012

There are times when you feel like you’re failing as a parent. It’s one of the seemingly 10,000 things no one tells you before having kids. You’re working as hard as you can, but you can’t seem to catch a break. Then something comes along and puts it into perspective. Like the quote below. Reading [...]

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