I’ve had problems bonding with my son.  And I know I’m not alone.  The number one thing people search for that brings them to my sight, (besides “good pool snacks”) is “father not able to bond with son”.  I can’t say that my experience will help everyone, but maybe something ...

Some people experience bonding with their child during the first few moments of life , or the first months of caring for them at home.  I on the other hand did not.  People describe bonding as an intense emotional connection that they feel with their kids.  More than just loving them, ...

It’s a bird!  It’s a plane!  It’s Super Daddy! At least that’s how my son and daughter see me!  As Super Daddy, I can lift anything, fix anything, do anything.  I can launch Ella and Pax into outer space and catch them when they come flying back to earth. I’m able to pedal ...

Today we have a guest post from a young dad whose blog I am really enjoying. The blog is The Daddy Yo Blog and it is written by John T. His openness and unique voice make for some great reads. I asked him to write a guest post for me ...

Lately my daughter has been carrying around her yellow flower blanket everywhere she goes.  When she wakes up she grabs it before going downstairs and usually sits with it on her lap while she drinks her milk.  Then throughout the day, she thinks about it out of nowhere.  And has ...

Lately my daughter has been carrying around her yellow flower blanket everywhere she goes.  When she wakes up she grabs it before going downstairs and usually sits with it on her lap while she drinks her milk.  Then throughout the day, she thinks about it out of nowhere.  And has ...

I love coming home from work.  I thoroughly enjoy my job, and the nature of my customers leaves me feeling rewarded.  But I live for my family, and anticipate the moment I walk through the door, set my coat and bag down and throw my arms open wide to shouts ...

Saturday mornings are meant to be fun.  In fact, it’s one of the Ten Commandments (O.K. maybe I’m twisting Scripture there just a bit) Sometimes it just takes a little more determination to have a good time than others. This past weekend we went to the Rocky River for a ...

On Father’s Day, I set out to make resolutions to become a better dad.  My initial thoughts turned to spending more time with my kids, and having more fun and memorable experiences with them.  I want to be that creative dad.  I want my kids to know that I love ...

As many parents will testify, the love we get from our kids is sometimes like a drug. It can make us feel so happy. Their smiles can transform the most ordinary moments in a day into euphoric joy. We long for that joy, so we plan fun activities and think ...