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 [...]
Playtime
July 1st, 2009 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Babies
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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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Freaky Friday: Smells Like Teen Sleep
June 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · A Dude's Guide to Kids
My two older little dudes, Sarcasmo and Zippy the Monkey Boy, both tend to really hate me when the clock rolls around to 9 p.m. on weeknights during the school year. That’s when they have to be in bed. I don’t care how old they are. We feel like teenagers need as much sleep as [...]
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