Articles in A Day in the Life of Dad and Family Life

Are Your Child's Bad Habits Driving you Nuts?

on August 01, 2016

Although most children’s bad habits are developmentally related and disappear over time, behaviors that persist and are injurious or intensify may need to be addressed.... Read full article

Packing Made Easy with Jami & Katrina

on June 18, 2019

It’s June already, and if you’re like us, you’re counting down the seconds until you can have your toes in the sand on the beach with your family. But before you can get there, you have to pack, and after packing up your kiddos’ clothes, you will mos... Read full article

Smile or Else! A Friendly Guide to Taking Family Photos and Keeping Your Sanity

on October 02, 2017

Despite the effort you put forward, it is easy to wonder if it is worth the hassle and if there is any way to make it through without feeling like you’re family is enduring cruel and unusual punishment. I am here to assure you that indeed, there is. ... Read full article

Air Travel With Toddlers

on August 01, 2016

Flying with children is an unpredictable experience. One child may sit quietly on an airplane and observe everything going on, while another may cry or want to run up and down the aisle. ... Read full article

Parents Who Parent Together

on September 01, 2018

When it comes to parenting advice, there are enough competing opinions and voices out there to make your head spin. But what if those differing parenting perspectives are right in your own home? What are you supposed to do when you and your spouse di... Read full article

Connecting With Grandparents

on August 09, 2016

Five ways to encourage your children to connect with their grandparents.... Read full article

Mom, Can I Have a Cell Phone?: Navigating Through the Big Decision

on January 01, 2017

Does your child NEED a cell phone? Maybe not, but if they do, you need to know how to keep them safe.... Read full article

One More To Love

on August 10, 2016

Families are defined in such a variety of ways nowadays, I think it helped that my partner was not attempting to be some kind of substitute dad, but rather an additional grown-up to help guide and care for her. ... Read full article

Is This Our New Normal?

by Joy Holden on July 17, 2019

Barry, oh Barry. You arrived late and then left without making much of an impression. And we are grateful! Your tardiness and lack of effort were quite welcome to those of us still suffering from storm shock. Let me just say, on behalf of all the 201... Read full article

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