by Tony Chen It’s a question that I never thought I’d ask.  My stance has always been that my kids are going to college.  Not negotiable.  End of story.  But recently, I’ve started to seriously question the value of college.  Am I crazy? I ...

The name Super Dinosaur sounds like something a kid would make up while doodling away with crayons and designing new heroes of their own creation. Superheroes are awesome. Dinosaurs are awesome. A dinosaur superhero would have to be awesome, right? Enter Super Dinosaur, the latest creation from comic superstar Robert Kirkman ...

I was skeptical when I read about a new all-ages graphic novel in the works by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Bendis & Oeming, co-creators of the series Powers, are better known for their more mature themed work at Marvel. However, being a strong supporter of mainstream publishers ...

by Tony Chen We've been there, too.  Being a new dad is awesome & crazy & overwhelming & humbling & frustrating all at the same time.  There hasn't been one dad in the history of dadkind that hasn't been 'figuring it out along the way...

by Tony Chen Okay, guys, I’ve got to admit that I used to be pretty down on libraries.   This is what I pictured:  little old ladies punching out library cards, smelly, obscure books no one really read, and worn-out beanbag chairs that had lost a ...

by Tony Chen “My dad never gave me an allowance because it looked too much like a government hand-out.” – Rand Paul “How much money do we have, dada? hundred thousand hundred forty-five?” –Meme, my son, just turned 4 With everything that’...

by Tony Chen A few people asked me the other day, "How do I become a savvy daddy?" and I said, "I think you are one already."  Not to put it so flippantly, but my take is if you want to be a better dad and are willing to do whatever it takes, you ...

(note from Tony: there are some issues that hit near and dear to the hearts of dads.  I hope this is one of them) guest post by Tom Perez In less time than it takes a thief to steal a car, our daughters steal our hearts. From the moment we hold them i...

guest post by Gary Parkes I am pleased to present this interview with bestselling author Brad Meltzer, whom I first met in 2004, to all my fellow Savvy Daddies out there.  This interview was done just for you all.  As we approach Father’s Day this ...