A Dude’s Guide

Fatherhood advice and topics from dads.

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And The Nation Goes Into Mourning

November 21st, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Life

It was 45 years ago today that the nation lost John F. Kennedy to assassination in Dallas, TX. And, one year later, I was born. Then raised for most of my life in, of all places, Dallas, TX. So, yes, for a number of years, whenever it was my birthday, the entire nation went into [...]

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No Cell Phones for Pre-Teens

November 20th, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, A Dude's Guide to Life

My youngest little dude hates me forever. Again. This time it’s because I won’t get him a cell phone of his very own. “But, Daaaaaadd, all my friends have one!” I don’t even bother with the cliff response. I just told him no. Repeatedly. While it’s true that several of his friends do have cell [...]

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Dear Dude!s: Why can’t my kids wake up during the week?

November 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · A Dude's Guide to Kids, Dear Dude!

Dear, Dude!s, Why do all my kidsĀ  wake up at 5:30 or 6 a.m. during the weekend and, yet, I have to drag them out of bed during the week?
“Dear, dad with kids who are part of the global conspiracy to make their parents crazy,
“Let me guess, your kids are of school age… The answer [...]

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