DadRevolution – Page 10 – Many Dads, One Goal: Helping Dads Be the Best They Can Be

I’m Still a Dad Blogger!

The lyrics below are adapted from the Brad Paisley song I’m still a guy. His lyrics are better but hey that doesn’t change the fact that I’m still a dad blogger. When you see a dad blog you think Dads Suck And I see man kicking Ass When you see a SAHD you think looser And I see a dad working hard You’re probably thinking that you’re going to change me In some ways well mayb Read More...

Why This is the Year of the Dad Blogger…

There has been a lot of talk this year about the fact that this is the year of the dad blogger. .I have had a a lot of time to think about this, being a dad myself, for me when starting my Dad of Divas blog, I started this for myself. I did it to share my thoughts and concerns about being a father. When I started blogging three years ago, there were dads out there, but most dads were focused primarily on the topic Read More...

Time to Get Radical

Radical: (adj) a : marked by a considerable departure from the usual or traditional; b : tending or disposed to make extreme changes in existing views, habits, conditions, or institutions (as defined by Merriam-Webster) The majority of people in the world hear the word “radical” and immediately conjur up images of extremism and violence. They picture the anti-war protestors of the 60’s and the mo Read More...

My boring life as a dad

Dear Diary, Today was more of the same old things. I fear that boredom has started to spread its tentacles across my subconscious making it difficult to focus on anything worthy of causing synapses to fire. The mornings are the worst. Dull to the point of seeking ways to physically stimulate my brain using blunt force trauma. I remember the days when each morning brought new challenges and invigorating scenarios. M Read More...

Respect Must Be Earned

My wife had unexpectedly returned from her commute to work last week one morning. An overturned tractor trailer had made the road impassable prompting her to work from home rather than sit in unbearable traffic for several hours. Understandably, her stress laden experience had caused her to be irritable which was quite obvious from the tone of her voice. I listened to her vent, helped her get settled, and she be Read More...

Looking Closely at the World Around Us

In March of 2005, I got a macro lens for my digital camera and was introduced to the wonderful world of macro photography. Since then, I’ve used flowers, toys, insects (both alive and dead – hey, at least the dead ones don’t move!) and many other items as macro photography subjects. I even made a poster using a macro photograph I had taken of a flower. When I took the photo, I liked it, but upon ex Read More...

Memories I’ll Remember

My son is only three years old, and something strange occurred to me recently. I can’t really remember how I spent most of my free time before I was a dad. It’s odd because I must have had tons of it. Free time that is. I mean if I think of it, back then I didn’t have to do all the extra maintenance that comes from having a 3 year old boy. Like the extra laundry and dishes and food prep. Read More...

Rocking the boat!

My mother always said I had a face for radio – I figured this one was better said in with the written word… Over the last year the coined term year of the dad blog has been tossed around just about daily. I’m not going to argue the merits of if it is or isnt thats not the point. I want to talk about how we’re now becoming a social force, its seen very day but by brands, by brand reps (public relati Read More...

How To Be “The Rock” In Tough Times

I really don’t quite know where to start this post as it’s about a pretty tough time in my marriage. I married young and wasn’t much of a husband when my wife and I got our start. This, ultimately, led to a long time of her having to deal with a boy trying to learn to be a man “on the job.” A few years of resentment built up as my wife felt at times like she was raising more than one Read More...

Time to Revolutionize… Supersizing Fatherhood

Ok Dads, in thinking about the idea beyond Dad Revolution, we are trying to help you think about fatherhood in a different way. As many of you who have followed us in the past have found, all of us from Dad Revolution are passionate about our families and our children and we are doing what we can to share our experiences, thoughts and ideas on how you can be a Revolutionary Dad. I was on my way to work today and I Read More...

Friendship Fears: Out From Under My Wings

Two weeks ago, my son started his first year at preschool. I was so proud of him. Walking off from the apartment, stepping into a new adventure in life with a gigantic smile and open arms. His winning personality and welcoming aura precedes him as he walks off into unknown territory. I was sad I could not be there on his very first day but the duty of being the provider called, and work had to be done. Since then Read More...

Ill-vaders From The Other Room

The start of the school year means new friends, new teachers, new things to learn and, all too often, new germs to bring home. Unfortunately, JSL seems to have found a shiny new germ to bring home. Specifically, he has a cold. No fever (thank goodness, given his history of febrile seizures), but his nose has been stuffed up and he’s now begun coughing. I don’t think I need to tell you that colds a Read More...

Eating Lunch Outside

Originally published on CuteMonster.com It was a simple idea really. Eating outside with my 4 year old son. Nature’s very own showcase dazzling our senses by means of fresh air, vibrant colors, rich sounds, a chance meeting with a lady bug, and an industrious ant carrying a leaf 3 times its size. Much to the delight of my mischief prone boy, we were even treated to a gust of wind giving flight to our pape Read More...

Family Fun For the Fall

When the leaves start to change colors and the air picks up a little nip I start to get excited. I love the Fall and the changes it brings. I love the tasty coffee drinks and comfy sweaters that warm from the inside and out. My wife and I were married in the Fall and for our honeymoon we headed to the North East and enjoyed the Fall Foliage of Vermont. Now that we live in the North West the trees are mostly evergre Read More...

Lucky Boy

“He’s a lucky boy.” Mrs. LIAYF said to me, as we both were glancing over at our son who was animatedly ‘putting out a fire’ in his play area. It was one of those grounding moments. You know, the kind that makes you take pause and recalibrate your mindset once again. I, as I suspect most people do, need that every so often. That’s because as much as I get caught up in the da Read More...

Back to school

I remember the time when I was a kid laying in bed the days before school was to start thinking of all the things that a new grade, or a new school had to offer. I really remember that the night before the drive to college with my father. I also remember my mom and my dad the days before school started they clearly had been worn out by us (my sister and myself) being home and fighting each other after camp (sleep Read More...

Growing up Google

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12738795@N00/4606988561 An interesting question was posed recently: What are we losing as our kids are growing up on google? There’s an overarching thought to this which is much broader than what I’m going to deal with here on Dad Revolution. I will however answer the broader implications on my own blog. The reason for taking a narrow focus in this post is because I want Read More...

What if the Hokey Pokey Really is What it’s All About?

The Doodle my second child is now in the three years old. She is a sweet funny girl, who loves to laugh, dance, play and quite honestly strip. Luckily that is only in the house but it can some times get out of hand: At the beginning of the summer The Doodle was upstairs getting ready for a bath and I was sitting in our den talking to my brother-in-law. She comes bouncing into the room naked and proceeds to d Read More...

Thoughts and Questions on Time Passing

This week marked a huge milestone in our family. My son started his first year at preschool. Gladly he took off out the door, backpack on, and a big ole smile. That cute, charming, carefree, loving little soul just marched right on down to school without second thought of the fact he would not be with Mommy and Daddy for the rest of the morning. Seperation anxiety? None. At least not for him. Mommy and Daddy (and l Read More...