Sons Of Our Fathers

My father has always been larger than life for me. He is a WWII veteran. He speaks five languages fluently. He was the editor of Hollywood’s leading industry rag. He won a ping pong tournament on the Andrea Doria while crossing the Atlantic. He taught me to throw a spiral and to use both hands to scoop up a ground ball. I will never be able to thank him enough for giving me the carefree childhood that not everyon Read More...

A Different Kind Of Romance

One of the things that parents like to complain about is the fact that romance goes out the window as soon as the stork drops off your first-born. So books are written on how best to makes time for yourselves and gurus emerge who despite often being childless themselves offer all the cliché steps to “rekindle” the flame. All of them, as far as I am concerned, are useless. Romance as a parent is different. It h Read More...

Raffle: Mommybites Summit Tickets

On May 20, the Mommybites Summit will be an evening of learning, socializing, & shopping in NYC. The Mommybites Summit invites all moms (and dads) to hear parent education experts discuss intelligent and informational topics, enjoy wine and light refreshments, mingle with other moms, win awesome prizes, and make their own swag bags! The event will take place at the Columbia Faculty House (400 West 117th Street, Read More...

Honey, I’m home!

Most people I know do not really understand what is so hard about my day. Indeed, I am thankful, in many ways, that my daily routine does not entail the strains and rigors that others must endure. I go to work and then come home to a home cooked meal and some playtime with my son before he goes to bed and I settle in to watch some television. Sounds like one of those appliance ads from the 50’s and 60’s where t Read More...

The Dad Revolution Begins…

When I volunteered to go first here at Dad Revolution, I was really just making up for all those times I slouched deeper into my chair to avoid being called on at school. I figured now that I am an adult – a father and husband to boot – it’s time for me to start taking on more responsibility. I never imagined a few months ago that I would be swept up by this revolution, but just a short time later I am th Read More...