How to Be a Dad

How to Be a Dad

Your Heart Will Throw up in Your Brain

Posted by charlie on January 27th, 2012, under EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Sometimes things are captured on video that make your heart throw up inside your brain. It makes you wonder how humanity has survived as long as it has.

We posted this to our Facebook Page the other day, thinking people would be screaming, “what horrible parents that kid must have.” And then the comments took some interesting turns.

We know people lose track of their kids. We know there isn’t such a thing as perfect parenting. But allowing your kid to almost ride the escalator in the sky? Then, deep down or plain as day, we all know we’ve failed or at least rubbed elbows with the ultimate fail as parents.

This could have been any parent. Maybe they’re oblivious, absorbed in the sale section of some store or junior was lured away by a flashing light. We don’t know. But what we do know, is that some of you are the “catchers” in life, the people and parents doing good deeds because they desperately need doing. Trying. Striving. Catching.

We salute you. Whether you are catching your own kids or someone else’s. You are heroes.

Have a great weekend, heroes.

Breastfeeding: Suck It

Posted by charlie on January 26th, 2012, under SNAPSHOTS

There has been a lot of controversy around breastfeeding lately.

Retail stores have told people they couldn’t do it within their walls. Formula companies implied that formula was a better route. It’s like breastfeeding is being silently marketed as obscene or something.

With all the swirling hatred on the topic, I thought my son and I should share our thoughts…

Boobie Birdie

BREASTFEEDING:
GOT A PROBLEM? SUCK IT.

For those who have trouble producing milk or choose not to breastfeed, this isn’t directed at you. This is for the idiots who have a “problem” with breastfeeding and get all bent out of shape about something that women have been doing for eons.

I thought this photo of my wife and son would be most appropriate for you ridiculous few. Enjoy.

Need more boobie posts? Then, you’ll like this link a whole lot.

INFOGRAPHIC HELP Because you’re not getting any stupider about parenting, unless you look at those.
 

My Wife Just Said… #44

Posted by charlie on January 25th, 2012, under "MY WIFE JUST SAID..."

“I’m going to go change my tampon and then I’ll feel a bit better about life.” -Avara

 

Facebook Fist Bump (FBFB)

Posted by Andy on January 24th, 2012, under INSTRUCTIONAL DIAGRAMS

Facebook Fist Bump

You may feel foolish at first, but you’ll probably smile or burst out laughing. You’ll see. YOU’RE FIST BUMPING US (or each other) THROUGH THE INTERNET! And we think that’s almost as rad as teleportation. Except not as useful, probably.

The Fist Bump

Facebook Fist Bump Demonstrated
Click to enlarge

 
It’s easy. The FBFB can be done on any screen, so you really don’t have any excuse not do it! (But be gentle!)

Whatever your thoughts are about this interactive gesture, it’s undeniable that it’s here to stay. Until it gets old and dated and is then replaced with something else, of course. But for now…

A fist bump says, “Hey! _____ is amazing, right? Yes. We both agree that _____ is indeed amazing.” All in one convenient, economical motion. Winking can say the same thing, maybe. But winking can also wind you up in other meanings and messes. A fist bump is clear, easy and is also more hygienic and energy-saving than a high-five.

Why???

A fist bump can also simply say, “Hey, rad friend!” That’s where this interactive Instructional Diagram comes into play. It’s our way of saying, “You’re rad. Thanks!” It’s also our way of giving you the chance to use it and say the same thing to someone you think is amazing. People need to hear they’re amazing more. Plus fist bumping through the Internet is super crazy fun! C’mon, try it! No one has to know!

SEND US YOUR PHOTO!

Send us a photo of you fist bumping our FBFB and we’ll feature our favorites on our Facebook Page! Email: fbfb@howtobeadad.com To see the photos we’ve posted CLICK HERE!

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Charlie & Andy

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