I’m thinking about the challenges faced by previous generations of parents. I’m thinking about parents that had to cope with the arrival of Rock ‘n’ Roll or the Sexual Revolution; parents that had to send their kids off to the factory or the draft. I’m thinking about these parents as I ...

Behold, the next baby viral video.

Here is my list of the Top Ten Miranda Pregnancy Quotes of the 1st Trimester. 10. “I don’t want to fall asleep on the couch again. I’ll just wake up and be depressed.” 9. “One thing about being pregnant is you get to know every bathroom.” 8. “Oh…I’m probably going to go ...

We’re a touchscreen family. My wife and I have smartphones, the oldest boy has an iPod Touch, and the youngest has… okay, three out of four isn’t bad. Unless you’re the fourth. Luckily for our fourth, VTech came to the rescue with their new InnoTab. Now we’re four for four. ...

Dear Mr. Dad: I have postpartum depression pretty bad, and I feel like my husband thinks I'm faking it. How can I help him understand that I seriously need his help? A: Brava to you—most women who have post partum depression don’t get the help...

It’s always been about conversation. In the beginning it was conversation among Brad, Troy and me. Every Monday night for years we’d meet in the maintenance shed of the school where we worked (Brad had the key) to have a beer or two and talk about maybe going into business together, ...

Portland resident Scott Hanley published his debut book about fatherhood November 21. The Dad Connection: A Bridge to your Children is available now for purchase online in both print and digital formats.

Parenting is torture.  I don’t mean the sleep deprivation they inflicted on me for the first few years of their life, I’m talking about the torment that parents put themselves through.  It’s cliche to say being a dad is the … Continue reading →...

My sweet girl has started a new phase. Talking back.  At four years old, I’d say she’s overdue.  Her terrible two’s weren’t that terrible, three had it’s phases but overall she was very loving and obedient.  Time-outs worked pretty effectively, and all … Continue reading →...

The day left brown oak leaves littered across the orange brickwork like a dried and forgotten fire. Their shadows twisted and turned as they flirted with the lamplight and teased my tongue with longings of pumpkin, nutmeg, and the slightest hint of cinnamon. Then the rain fell and they curled ...