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November 8, 2018
Man Vs Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting
About the Book
***Named one of Amazon’s Best Humor Books of 2017.***
“Doug Moe has written a delightful and helpful book that gives real advice about the Wild West world of raising children.” - Amy Poehler
Moms have hundreds of parenting advice books willing to tackle the more cringe-inducing questions of parenthood. But what about books for the other half of the equation: the dads?
Man Vs. Child is a funny, fresh take on the parenting guide, written from the dad’s perspective. More info here.
Buy the BookThe book is out in stores now or you can order here:
Amazon
Abrams
Barnes and Noble
Books-a-Million
Indiebound
Indigo
Powell’s
Praise“Doug Moe has written a delightful and helpful book that gives real advice about the Wild West world of raising children.”
***
“Moe describes the awed affection new fathers may have for their children with relatable humor and genuine insight, offering a promising resource for the curious and the clueless.”
***
“From tackling toddler meltdowns to bringing up baby in any conversation, comedian Doug Moe’s irreverent take on the absurdity of fatherhood is a refreshing read for new dads. It feels like you’re chatting with a friend who admittedly doesn’t know everything, but does know exactly what you’re going through.”- Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
***
“Wow is it terrific – funny, smart, relatable, and actually filled with some very good tips, from handling sleepless nights for tips to get rid of your kids’ weird friends on playdates.”
***
“Yes, it’s just one man’s point of view, but we have a feeling your guy will find more than enough in common with this hilarious dad-in-training.”- PureWow
***
“Thankfully for new fathers like me, Doug Moe knows it all, from little kids doing pee-pee to big kids doing homework. It’s essential reading for dads and future dads.”- Michael Showalter, writer/director and cocreator of Wet Hot American Summer
***
“Doug Moe is the second-best father I know. Even if the only thing you get from this book is a good time, then Doug has done more for fathers than any other book of its kind.”- Rob Corddry, actor and comedian, The Daily Show and Ballers
***
“I am about to have a baby and I am terrified and feel like an idiot! Then I read Doug Moe’s Man vs. Child! Now, I am prepared to have a baby. I am slightly less terrified and I am still an idiot! Thanks, Doug!”- Bobby Moynihan, actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live
***
“Hurry up and buy this book! I didn’t get a chance before my baby came and now I’m screwed! Help! I haven’t slept in weeks and now I don’t know what I’m doing! Dammit, Doug, why didn’t you write this while I still had time to read books??”- Rob Huebel, actor and comedian, Human Giant and Transparent
***
“Man vs. Child is a hilariously honest look at parenting that even moms can appreciate. I mean, any book that encourages new dads to ‘vacuum and be nice’ is one I can get behind!”- Ilana Wiles, blogger and author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting
***
“A taut, erotic thriller. This is a smart, dark look at the human condition, our strengths and our weaknesses. Doug Moe has done it again. I did not read this book.”- , actor and comedian, The League
***
“Doug Moe is hilarious. I’d read anything he wrote, including this book, which I read and loved. Doug’s writing is funny and irreverent, which could lead one to think he’s a bad dad, and quite honestly, I thought that for years.“- Jon Daly, actor and comedian, Kroll Show
MediaFeel free to email me here if you want to talk. For media and publicity inquiries and interview requests, please contact Jennifer Bastien at jbastien@abramsbooks.com.
October 16, 2018
337 - Talking Pre-Teens with Man vs Child Author Doug Moe
Justin is hilarious and a great interviewer - check out The Dad Podcast interview here!
October 2, 2018
Water Works
Over the last few days my daughter has asked me:
Where the closest body of natural water is (Coney Island? Prospect Park? I think it depends)Is it safe to drink rainwater (probably? As long as you don’t drink too much of it? Maybe it depends on where you are? Once I tried to turn this into a teachable moment about rainwater collection, she tuned out.)
Is it going to rain? She hoped so. (maybe? Why do you *want* it to rain?)
She won’t tell me why she is asking these questions, but I have an odd feeling that they are related to WITCHCRAFT. I swear.
Luckily, I don’t believe in magic (of course, this is just the sort of thing people say before being turned into toads).
September 17, 2018
Camping
We went camping the other weekend, and when I say camping please understand that what I mean is really only “camping.” We were at a campground in a cabin, so not really roughing it in the middle of the woods, but still camping. At a campground, even if I’m not in a tent or rubbing two sticks together, I maintain the “camping mentality:” I limit phone use, try to roast something over a fire, etc. Even in a cabin, you have to bring a lot of stuff with you for a couple of days.
But on the Sunday morning when others are checking out, you also get to see the insane amount of stuff other people bring to the woods: literally a guy was hauling a karaoke machine the size of a Coke machine over his shoulder. At what point are you really just moving in?
September 13, 2018
Man Vs Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting
***Named one of Amazon’s Best Humor Books of 2017.***
“Doug Moe has written a delightful and helpful book that gives real advice about the Wild West world of raising children.” - Amy Poehler
Moms have hundreds of parenting advice books willing to tackle the more cringe-inducing questions of parenthood. But what about books for the other half of the equation: the dads?
Man Vs. Child is a funny, fresh take on the parenting guide, written from the dad’s perspective. More info here.
Buy the BookThe book is out in stores now or you can order here:
Amazon
Abrams
Barnes and Noble
Books-a-Million
Indiebound
Indigo
Powell’s
Praise“Doug Moe has written a delightful and helpful book that gives real advice about the Wild West world of raising children.”
***
“Moe describes the awed affection new fathers may have for their children with relatable humor and genuine insight, offering a promising resource for the curious and the clueless.”
***
“From tackling toddler meltdowns to bringing up baby in any conversation, comedian Doug Moe’s irreverent take on the absurdity of fatherhood is a refreshing read for new dads. It feels like you’re chatting with a friend who admittedly doesn’t know everything, but does know exactly what you’re going through.”- Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine
***
“Wow is it terrific – funny, smart, relatable, and actually filled with some very good tips, from handling sleepless nights for tips to get rid of your kids’ weird friends on playdates.”
***
“Yes, it’s just one man’s point of view, but we have a feeling your guy will find more than enough in common with this hilarious dad-in-training.”- PureWow
***
“Thankfully for new fathers like me, Doug Moe knows it all, from little kids doing pee-pee to big kids doing homework. It’s essential reading for dads and future dads.”- Michael Showalter, writer/director and cocreator of Wet Hot American Summer
***
“Doug Moe is the second-best father I know. Even if the only thing you get from this book is a good time, then Doug has done more for fathers than any other book of its kind.”- Rob Corddry, actor and comedian, The Daily Show and Ballers
***
“I am about to have a baby and I am terrified and feel like an idiot! Then I read Doug Moe’s Man vs. Child! Now, I am prepared to have a baby. I am slightly less terrified and I am still an idiot! Thanks, Doug!”- Bobby Moynihan, actor and comedian, Saturday Night Live
***
“Hurry up and buy this book! I didn’t get a chance before my baby came and now I’m screwed! Help! I haven’t slept in weeks and now I don’t know what I’m doing! Dammit, Doug, why didn’t you write this while I still had time to read books??”- Rob Huebel, actor and comedian, Human Giant and Transparent
***
“Man vs. Child is a hilariously honest look at parenting that even moms can appreciate. I mean, any book that encourages new dads to ‘vacuum and be nice’ is one I can get behind!”- Ilana Wiles, blogger and author of The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting
***
“A taut, erotic thriller. This is a smart, dark look at the human condition, our strengths and our weaknesses. Doug Moe has done it again. I did not read this book.”- , actor and comedian, The League
***
“Doug Moe is hilarious. I’d read anything he wrote, including this book, which I read and loved. Doug’s writing is funny and irreverent, which could lead one to think he’s a bad dad, and quite honestly, I thought that for years.“- Jon Daly, actor and comedian, Kroll Show
MediaFeel free to email me here if you want to talk. For media and publicity inquiries and interview requests, please contact Jennifer Bastien at jbastien@abramsbooks.com.
September 10, 2018
Planned Parenthood
Are there parents that feel like they have things properly planned in advance? I never feel that way. I always feel like we are a little behind - like our daughter has a party to go to on a Saturday and we’re trying to figure out a gift on Friday night. Or it’s time to leave for school and we forgot to pack her lunch.
I know we have it together more than some other parents, and we’re lucky that we only have one kid, not two or, God forbid, three. I don’t know how parents would do that. Are they in a constant Zen state of flow where they are dispatching with tasks and preparations as they arise, or are they in a constant non-Zen state of panic where they are putting out fires the whole time? Maybe they rely on systems - rules and procedures that get things done in a timely fashion.
Whatever they do, kudos to them. In our household, we are in a constant state of “should-come-up-with-a-solution-sometime.” We acknowledge there is a problem, and in a spare moment we will figure it out. Only the spare moment doesn’t happen. Or we resolve to do something and then forget that what we decided to do. What was I saying?
Planned Parenthood Are there parents that feel like they have things properly planned in advance? I...
Are there parents that feel like they have things properly planned in advance? I never feel that way. I always feel like we are a little behind - like our daughter has a party to go to on a Saturday and we’re trying to figure out a gift on Friday night. Or it’s time to leave for school and we forgot to pack her lunch.
I know we have it together more than some other parents, and we’re lucky that we only have one kid, not two or, God forbid, three. I don’t know how parents would do that. Are they in a constant Zen state of flow where they are dispatching with tasks and preparations as they arise, or are they in a constant non-Zen state of panic where they are putting out fires the whole time? Maybe they rely on systems - rules and procedures that get things done in a timely fashion.
Whatever they do, kudos to them. In our household, we are in a constant state of “should-come-up-with-a-solution-sometime.” We acknowledge there is a problem, and in a spare moment we will figure it out. Only the spare moment doesn’t happen. Or we resolve to do something and then forget that what we decided to do. What was I saying?
September 7, 2018
First Day of School Pix - Sweet RevengeHere’s my daughter on her...
First Day of School Pix - Sweet Revenge
Here’s my daughter on her first day of school. Yeah, I BET YA SAW A COUPLE OF THESE SORTS OF PIX IN YER FEED. This is the time of year us parents take over the feed and get sweet, sweet revenge on all of you people posting your solo vacation selfies. Mwuh huh huh.
Enjoy some kids standing around for a bit! See you at Halloween for the next round of kid pix!
August 28, 2018
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
8 composition notebooks (no spiral notebooks)
8 spiral notebooks (no composition notebooks)
9 folders:
1 red
1 yellow
1 green
1 purple
Yeah, that’s only 4 colors. The rest, you can decide. But NO repeats.
Wide-Ruled Lined Loose-Leaf Paper with 3-Hole Punch
College-Ruled Unlined Bound Paper with 6-Hole Punch
1-Centimeter Graph Paper with Green Lines and 1/2” margins
2 Packs of Post-Its
2 More Packs of Post-Its
Ya know what, just get that 6 pack of Post-Its
Sharpened pencils (at least 10 and none of the shitty ones your daughter already has from all the crappy party favor bags and giveaways. New!)
Pens (blue, black)
Pens (black, blue)
Crayons
Colored pencils
Thin-tip washable markers
Glue sticks (at least 5, just know that we really need these. 5 is like a bare minimum)
Scissors
Knives
Forks
2 rolls of Scotch tape
2 rolls of Welch tape
2 boxes of Kleenex tissues, or 3 if your kid is sensitive
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 container of baby wipes
1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 container of eco-friendly wipes that are neither baby wipes nor disinfectant wipes, but some other heretofore unheard-of wipes
Ziplock baggies - sandwich, but not with sandwiches in them, please
1 pack of highlighters
1 optional item that is not in the store you are currently in.
August 27, 2018
Blatantly exploiting my cats to remind you - ESPECIALLY the new...
Blatantly exploiting my cats to remind you - ESPECIALLY the new batch of comedy folk that are becoming dad’s and moms - that my #manvschildbook makes a great addition to your
