Dad Jokes Hall of Shame

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What people are calling “dad jokes” nowadays, I always thought of as kids’ jokes, but I guess kids grow up, reproduce and continue vigorously tossing around these goofy groaners. You know what I’m talking about… Son: Dad, I’m hungry. Dad: Hi, Hungry. I’m Dad! Sort of like the whole “dadbod” thing, where something crappy-but-lovable is […]



Tickle Me Elmo VS Jet Engine

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If you’ve ever wanted Elmo to stop talking, laughing, giggling or simply wished he never existed, this video is for you. YouTube channel PowerModz is taking things to a whole new level. If you love Elmo and don’t want to see him get hurt, you might not want to watch. If you want to skip […]



The Most Important Room in Your House: The Bathroom (4 Comics)

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When you become a parent, the bathroom transforms into the most important room in your home. Fact. Poop happens. It’s part of life, but it rudely shoulders its way to the front of the line when you’ve got kids. It’s not just bodily functions, though. The massive amount of time you’ll spend in the bathroom […]



11 Books My Sons Have To Read Before They’re 11

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My son, Finn, and I have been reading up a storm lately. He loves it. I love reading to him, and he loves reading to me. Reading is such an important part of my life, and I’m so glad to be sharing it with my kids. I mean Finn is already on book three of […]



My Wife Just Said

My Wife Just Said… #237

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“Can I put ‘peace and quiet’ on my Christmas wish list?” ““Elizabeth “I’m going to get you ‘loudness’ as my present. Heeheeheeheehee!” ““Our 6yo son   Halloween just passed by in a whirlwind, and Thanksgiving is looming on the horizon of a pair of pants that won’t fit anymore. As a kid, the end months […]



The Most Incredible Costume of 2015

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Halloween has been my favorite holiday for quite a long time now. It represents, to me, a moment when we can be anything and do anything. The night is filled with possibility, and imagination. Ghosts come to life, and whole worlds of story are real. Meet Jeremy Miller, son of Ryan Scott Miller. Jeremy just […]



10 Ancient Parenting Tips from Ninjas

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People are always looking online or reading books to gain greater wisdom, or even just a single solitary friggin’ clue. This seems especially true for parents, who often feel massively overdrawn on their clue accounts. Fortunately, we can borrow from the past and learn from ancient masters of disciplined study and training, from the secret […]



Phantom Feelings

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My older son, Finn, toddles down the stairs at 9:30pm. He’s only been asleep for a couple of hours, but his 6-year-old body is troubling him. “My neck hurts.” He’s in pain, crying. I go to him, confused and sort of surprised, but I’m not sure what the deal is. He’s in pain, and children […]



My Kid Just Said… #62

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  “I am not a LEGO builder, I am a LEGO artist.” -Lucas (2015, 6 years old)   You know a 6yo kid means business when they use “I am” instead of “I’m” when they’re saying something. We were impressed. I’d just complimented him on what a good LEGO builder he was and he turned […]