A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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I Wanted A Throne

December 4th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

You might now know it, but every dude wants a throne. I’m not talking about some hard chair on which a king sits, or a white, porcelin hole in the ground. I’m talking about a true throne: a huge recliner made for lounging and relaxing and just plain taking it easy.
Unfortunately, my wife, known to [...]

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The Internet Good For Teens?

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

Looks like it’s time for another “You-darn-kids-get-offa-my-lawn” post. Apparently, I’m actually wrong about the internet and it turns out, according to a recent MacArthur Foundation study, it’s actually good for teens to be on the computer.
The study found that most teenagers kept well clear of dangerous sites and used the internet for research or communicating [...]

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Coaching Yours Kids Can be Challenging

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids

I have been coaching my sons’ basketball, football and soccer for a few years now. It has been great. However, it is tough for me and my boys. Specifically, if one of them wants to do something like practice three-point shots, which they can’t make, they get pissed and pout when I say no. If [...]

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