Wow that's a heavy title. I should say up front that I make no claim to wisdom. Or street smarts, common sense, book learnin', or even being a good guesser. This is not a How To. Merely a hope to....

On a recent trip to the mall, my daughter dragged me into a pet store so we could "look at the animals." I know. Bad idea. Bad idea all over the place. But she really wanted to go in. She...

How long can one lost amphibian entertain three preschoolers?

Bruce Jenner shows us how giving up on yourself is the key to being a great father.

I grew a beard once back around the end of 2001. I immediately shaved it after someone told me I 'd looked like Bob Seger.

I'm growing this beard out in the name of handsomeness.

Some claim that I, a straight American male, am biologically hard-wired to notice breasts. I won't argue with science. Unless the breasts in question belong to my tweenage daughter.

Let childhood be messy.

This kid does what he wants.

I have no problem with naked time. Not my own mind you. I have a tremendous problem with my own naked time. I mean my kids. Little kids love it and they need it. So I try not to stand...