A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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Terrible Two’s and Horrible Threes

November 13th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids

OK, I ought a’ know better, than to try to argue with a three year old, but I have an excuse. I did not go through the “terrible twos” and “horrible threes” with three of my four little dudes and dudettes. Not, I hasten to add, that I was a dead beat. We adopted three [...]

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My Chiropractor Loves My Daughter

October 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment · A Dude's Guide to Kids

My youngest daughter is very clingy. She is almost four, but she wants to be held and picked up all the time. My chiropractor loves it, since I’m in his office a often enough to have my own chair reserved for me, but I gotta’ think that there’s something more going on there. I’m hoping it’s because [...]

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I Just Flu In and Boy Are My Arms Tired

September 29th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Babies, A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

All right, sue me. I couldn’t help myself with that headline. I’ve a weakness for really, really bad puns. Just ask my wife, known to one as She Who Says One More Pun and You’re A Dead Man. Anyway, with winter (or winter-like weather depending on where you live) gearing up to make an appearance, [...]

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