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trans-parenting‘s openness and willingness to discuss transgender issues and parenting has inspired...

trans-parenting‘s openness and willingness to discuss transgender issues and parenting has inspired me. I want to be that open.

So, anyone have questions for a cis white heterosexual male? I’m happy to discuss my love of toast, Barry Manilow and dancing off-beat.

Fear Not, Parents.Worried your toddler isn’t toddling?...

Fear Not, Parents.

Worried your toddler isn’t toddling? Scared your kid hasn’t learned the alphabet? Fear not. The parenting method that swept the globe is now a bestselling book.

(Look! I made an ad-like thingy.)

"My favorite parenting trend in recent years is the CTFD Method, invented by mad scientist/dad David..."

“My favorite parenting trend in recent years is the CTFD Method, invented by mad scientist/dad David Vienna. The theory behind this intricate and methodical child rearing tactic is this: Calm The F#ck Down. And it’s a practice that applies not only to your underachieving brats but also to your sucky NFL team too.”

- The Muffed Punt: NFL bettors, Keep Calm and Wager On by Jason Logan at Covers

thedaddycomplex:Oh, The Lessons We Learna Dr. Seuss-style...

thedaddycomplex:

Oh, The Lessons We Learn
a Dr. Seuss-style story by thedaddycomplex

Dad gave a light knock
and then came through the door
and sat next to his boys
playing games on the floor.

He watched them race cars
and build with their blocks,
which was how every night
the poor daddy took stock
of all that was good
and all that was pure
and all that their laughter
could certainly cure.

At moments like this,
his heart felt two things—
a worrisome weight
and the urge to just sing.
The world, as he knew,
might sometimes turn mean,
with scoundrels and rascals
and villains unseen.
But it could also be nifty,
quite lovely—it’s true
with saviors and jokers
and heroes there, too.

No instincts or planning
could ensure the world
do anything other
than orbit and twirl.
You can’t guarantee it
one way or the other.
Though, the dad smiled to know
his boys each had a brother.

And that’s when ol’ Dad
shook the day from his back
and grabbed a blue car
from the box by the track.
He raced against theirs
and he quite nearly won.
They kept racing cars
’til he noticed the sun
was replaced in the sky
by a sliver of moon,
so he told both his boys
that bedtime was soon.

Then, he stopped them and said,
“Listen close, my young lads,
and I’ll tell you a thing
that makes me happy and sad.
One day, you’ll grow up
and move from the house.
Though I will miss you,
I won’t ever grouse.
For you’ll take the same joy
you give me each day
and give it to others
and in that small way
you’ll make the world better
than I ever could.”
Then, he tousled their hair
and slowly he stood.

But, before he walked out
to take off his tie
both boys stood up, too,
and looked in his eyes.
“Dad,” they said. “Wait.
We’ll share with all folks
the love that we have,”
the boys quietly spoke.
“And we’ll always have love
to share with you, Pop,
‘cause you’ve showed us how
love does not stop.
It knows nothing of limits,
goes on through the years,
keeps going and growing
‘til it banishes fears.”

Dad hugged them and said,
“I love you more every second.”
The boys said, “Us, too.“
And it was true, the dad reckoned.
They hugged him right back
and squeezed him so tight
his eyes became leaky
and his tie not so tight.

(image via Who generator at seussville.com)

Bringing this back because why the heck not?
Bringing this back because I like it a lot.

Mmm-hmm.

Mmm-hmm.

My whole life, all of my experiences, have been leading me down...

My whole life, all of my experiences, have been leading me down a path to this tweet.

"It has recently come to my attention that I look ridiculous."

“It has recently come to my attention that I look ridiculous.”

- lazydad in this post saying something that also applies to me, minus the “It has recently come to my attention” part

improvisingfatherhood:Oh boy. Meth head Businessman brought...

improvisingfatherhood:

Oh boy. Meth head Businessman brought some cocaine to the company party.

Parenting.

OMFG! It’s an all-new Discussing News With My Kids! And in this...

OMFG! It’s an all-new Discussing News With My Kids! And in this one, we hit the headlines right in the crotch.

California wildfires threaten a special grove of sequoia trees, Facebook will add a “dislike” button, and Elton John claims he had a call with Vladimir Putin—all that plus gravity-defying water, hacking a plane, and questions about droids.

Watch. Ensmarten yourself. Share. Watch again because you missed that one joke.

Repost of @lizz_porter・・・“Mommy! This book has a super...

Repost of @lizz_porter

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“Mommy! This book has a super bad word on it!” #CTFD @thedaddycomplex

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See? My book inspires conversations with your kids about foul language. It’s the gift that keeps on giving! #parenting #ctfdbook