A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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Playtime

July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Babies

For a lot of dudes, the responsibility for a kid ends once they get their partner pregnant. After that, they think, it’s a woman’s job. Barry and I, rather obviously, disagree with that.
It’s the responsibility of every dude with a kid to spend as much time as possible with that kid. She’s going to need [...]

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Nighttime Questions

June 30th, 2009 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids

There’s something to be said for immaturity. And, no, it’s not nanny nanny boo boo, stick your head in doo doo. That would be just silly. What I’m talking about is a moment I shared recently with my youngest little dude.
Speed Racer is a rising fifth grader. He’s a double-digit midget (10 years old) and, [...]

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Floridays

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

Walking outside, the heat hits you like a wall. Then someone takes a still wet blanket from the dryer, throws it over your face and then tells you to start breathing through it. Welcome to Florida during the summer, where, if the heat doesn’t kill you, the humidity will make you wish it had.
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