Watching Game of Thrones, Parenting Have Much in Common
Another season of watching Game of Thrones has ended in bloody, punishing, dispiriting fashion. It’s nothing you’re not used to already if you’re a parent. The post Watching Game of Thrones, Parenting...
View ArticleI’m a Better Parent Than You – Here’s Why
What makes me a better parent than you is the fact that I don’t worry about what kind of parent you are. I’m doing what’s best for me and my son. The post I’m a Better Parent Than You – Here’s Why...
View ArticlePrison Must Be A Lot Like Having a Toddler
The biggest similarity between prison and parenting may this: there is just no escape. And parole -- if your lucky! -- ain’t for 18 years. The post Prison Must Be A Lot Like Having a Toddler appeared...
View ArticleParents Suck
Parents suck. Actually, politicians are probably the worst. And other people’s kids suck pretty bad too. And, of course, Nazis. The post Parents Suck appeared first on New York City Dads Group.
View ArticleParenting Styles as Different as North and South
It's Brooklyn vs. Raleigh, in a battle of parenting styles of funny accents, gentrified hipsters and, of course, really good beer (a parenting necessity). The post Parenting Styles as Different as...
View ArticleSleepover Fun for Kids, Hell for Parents
The three of the sleepover crew members, together, are basically the thing you’ve ever seen. And the loudest thing you’ve ever heard. The post Sleepover Fun for Kids, Hell for Parents appeared first on...
View ArticleChristmas Gifts Mom and Dad Really Want
When I was little my parents idea of Christmas gifts were “a little peace and quiet” or “for you to behave.” Now that I’m a dad, I agree. The post Christmas Gifts Mom and Dad Really Want appeared first...
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10 Things Your Children Love to Interrupt
“I interrupt you to bring you this important message: What? What did you say? What are you saying?” (Photo: Sharon Mollerus via Foter.com / CC BY) 1. Hugs with the Wife This isn’t so bad. But it always...
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We All Sing the Ballad of the Sleep Deprived Parent
(Contributed photo: Mike Julianelle) Most things people tell you about having a baby? Total garbage. It’s either too much or too little, too intense or too laid back, too judgy or too deadbeat, too...
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The 5 Stages of Your Child’s Tantrum
What trip to the zoo isn’t complete without someone throwing a fit? Photo credit: christine [cbszeto] via Foter.com / CC BYKids aren’t good at very many things. However, kids are very good at going...
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Children Mirror Their Parents’ Behavior for Better, Worse
(Photo: Courtesy Mike Julianelle) I do this thing with my face when I concentrate really hard where my features get scrunched up all tight. My wife blames this for the increasing number of wrinkles I...
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Stop Making Excuses for Your Children’s Bad Behavior
Bad behavior is not always a reflection of the parent’s discipline. Sometimes your kid is just acting like a jerk. (Photo: mdanys via Foter.com / CC BY) Everyone has a friend for whom they’re...
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Planning Parenthood Required When Kindergarten Nears
(Photo: Foter.com) My son’s impending entry into kindergarten this fall is causing problems in my life. Not the least of which will be his eventual ability to read the channel guide as I try to quickly...
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Ultimate Family Vacation Checklist for the Planning-Impaired
Family vacation checklists should include bringing important things like sunscreen and the kids. Your spouse, too. (Photo: Glenn Carstens-Peters | Unsplash) We’re going on a family vacation in two...
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Family Vacation Can Be a Real Trip … to the Funny Farm
Definitely not how the author will spend his family’s beach vacation. (Photo: Filios Sazeides | Unsplash) Our clan is going on a family vacation! I’m actually a little reluctant to call it a vacation...
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A Good Parent Questions Himself While a Bad One Judges Others
A parent starts from scratch every day and runs until empty, hoping he has done something right, that one of his lessons actually sticks. But he won’t know for a while. Not for years. And the lack of...
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Lives of Children with Food Allergies Depend on Your Thoughtfulness
Food allergies, like ones to peanuts, require parents on both sides to be vigilant. (Photo: Foter.com) Every so often, particularly during back-to-school season, we see a flurry of blog posts and...
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Suburb Boy Can’t Imagine Raising Kids Anywhere but NYC
My wife texted me in a panic this morning. She couldn’t find her membership card to the Staten Island Children’s Museum she wanted to visit with our kids. She later texted me a photo of my 7-month-old...
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Christmas Magic Depends on This Scrooge Not Stumbling
For this kind of Christmas magic to happen, a certain author has to get his act and coordination together. (Photo: Andrew Neel | Unsplash) My wife worships Christmas. Once the Thanksgiving dishes are...
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The Not-So-Lazy Art of Telling Your Child ‘Because I Said So’
Sometimes a parent needs to say “because I said so” to quell the uprising and move on the next battle. (Photo: demandaj on Foter.com / CC BY-NC-ND) I know lazy parents. Lazy parents are friends of mine...
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