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Blogging dads converged on Atlanta a few weeks ago for the Modern Media Man Summit. I wasn’t there, but its timing dovetailed with my own launching of this blog dedicated to the primary parenting dad stuf that I do and think about a lot. So when I came across the piece on CNN interviewing several …
I am struggling lately with the question of independence for my twin seven year olds. I want them to be independent and self-confident, but letting go is hard. Really hard. When is the right time to let them go and have a bit of independence? I know that the answer is that I need to start …
Lately, my favourite recipe for my wife and myself has been this Asian slaw. It starts with a basic Asian vinaigrette: 1 large clove crushed garlic 1/4 cup (60 ml) rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup (60 ml) Soy Sauce 3/4 cup oil (200 ml) – I usually do 50% …
Marriage and parenthood is about nothing if it isn’t about compromise. But there are some unique and significant adjustments that usually have to happen when men take on the role of primary parent. First, expect to meet some resistance – from your kids, your spouse and even yourself. Kids aren’t used to the whole dad …
I love Ben Folds. He’s smart and funny and he makes lovely, very personal and human music. And he’s quite the collaborator. I came across this video today and love it. Take a listen…
My seven year olds are begging for me to give them chores. What they are really after is an allowance, but the whole thing has got me thinking. They seem to like doing chores because it gives them a sense of accomplishment. And they are still quite a ways away from the dreaded teen years …
Media is changing so much and so fast these days. I find myself spending hours and hours in front of the computer watching, listening, writing and creating – and almost no time watching TV. In my more radical (and long-hair) days, I did not think highly of TV. I was was quite fond of Jerry …
Remember how shiny those stainless steel appliances were when you were looking at them in the showroom? Now that they’re at home in your kitchen, they come into daily contact with grubby little paws and it’s starting to show. Every try wiping them with a wet dishrag? Don’t bother. How about using one of those …
My mom made the best vinaigrette dressing when I was a kid. There was always a big jar of it in the fridge and I remember cutting wedges of iceberg letter just so I could eat the dressing. This taught me the importance of a good vinaigrette. Yet, my mother’s exact recipe is long gone and, …
My friend Susan sent me a link the other day about how to make cheap steaks taste good. And it got me to thinking about my favourite flank steak in a Korean marinade. The marinade is simple. For each pound of flank steak, add the following marinade: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup granulated or …