Fathers Blog

13 May 2008 08:14 AM

Your Teenager's First Job

by Rich Andrews

It's that time of the year when your teenager is asking about getting their first job. However, you are scared that no one will want to hire little Johnny or Suzie. Their hair is too long. They wear the same clothes all the time.

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11 Sep 2007 02:32 AM

Changing Your Life

by Kevin Delp

My wife and I went to a co-worker's wedding this past weekend. Besides the bride and groom (who were pretty preoccupied), we knew exactly one person at the wedding and reception, and although she was very nice, she was more interested in getting her date onto the dance floor.

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06 Sep 2007 03:38 AM

Makin' the Bed

by Kevin Delp

After breakfast this morning, I sent my son back to his room to make his bed. I started cleaning up the breakfast dishes, and by the time that I was done, I was somewhat surprised that he hadn't finished making his bed.

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31 Aug 2007 02:53 AM

Dads and Makeovers

by Kevin Delp

There are few things that a little girl likes more than playing dress up and doing makeovers. How could any dad resist spending time with his little girl in this fun way? Just be absolutely sure that there is no one around who might snap a picture of you while you look a little, well, ridiculous.

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29 Aug 2007 06:01 AM

A Family Time Hike

by Kevin Delp

I have mentioned before how important I think it is that Dads take the intiative in planning family bonding times. It doesn't have to be elaborate but it has to be regularly done. With that said, here's an idea for great family bonding. Plan a nature walk for your family to enjoy.

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28 Aug 2007 05:53 AM

The Ultimate "Dad Wins" Water Fight

by Kevin Delp

Here's a fun idea for you and your family to try before the end of summer for some good old fashioned family bonding. Get everyone into their bathing suits for a water fight and choose your caliber of water weapon.

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28 Aug 2007 02:52 AM

A Father's Perspective on the Mom Thing

by Kevin Delp

My wife got a summons to jury duty last month, and today was the day that she first reported to the court house. Now, I knew that this was coming for a month, so I had plenty of time to prepare for the solo act. I had hot dogs, fish sticks, and macaroni and cheese out the wazoo.

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27 Aug 2007 05:42 AM

Why Daddy? Dealing with Death

by Kevin Delp

Yesterday, I started talking about dealing with death with your children. We experienced this first hand this week when one of our beloved turtles died. You can read the first part of this story here. I left off, with my son trying to 'revive' the turtles by warming up the water. . .

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26 Aug 2007 05:21 AM

Dealing with Death

by Kevin Delp

My children had to deal with a new, difficult experience this week. We had all gone out together on a family trip, and when we returned home, my son made a discovery that was going to be very disturbing to our children.

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25 Aug 2007 05:15 AM

The Most Dangerous Game

by Kevin Delp

My son is really into martial arts. He's constantly spinning, jumping kicking, punching, and defeating imaginary foes.

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