I came across a commercial yesterday via a Tweet from @playgrounddad (thanks!). I went into it looking forward to seeing what it was all about. Have you ever seen the movie Marley and Me? I went into that movie with the same expectations. I was thinking it was a comedy based on what I saw […]
6 Ways to do a Road Trip with Kids Right
Whether it’s sports, dance, band, or even chess, here are a few pointers on not being the parent your kids avoid Fresh off a quick road trip with my (almost)16 year old daughter, I thought I’d share 6 things I do that I think she ultimately appreciates. 1. Do whatever it takes to make it […]
2 Things NOT to do in Dress Shoes
Last night was my wife’s birthday. Obviously, shuttling the kids has to be taken into consideration when planning how to celebrate with her. Oh, and the fact I had not bought her gift yet (yes, I’m a man and that’s how we do). I had a half hour between getting off work and when I […]
Strategies for Kids Schedule Madness
Dance, Track, Saddles Sores, and More… Kids schedule is often something something that is harder to solve than quantum physics. Planning for this weekend has turned into one such nightmare. My oldest was invited to attend a track meet with her team at Virginia Tech University. She also just happens to have a dance performance […]
Insanity Workout Schedule
…Something you should NOT be doing at midnight When my kids were young, I found time to go to the gym. Often it was really early in the morning, but I still had some time to go. As the girls have gotten older, finding time for the gym has been really hard. As most Dads […]