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Not to be mistaken with your garden variety “bully”. “Mean kids” are a cantankerous breed who offer harsh criticism to anyone they’ve deemed as “uncool”. Ostracizing fellow students under a misconstrued guise of “being better than”. These high-pedigree snobs will likely grow up to be found dining alone, with only the glow of their smart […]

There’s a grave misconception that one requires offspring in order to fulfill their lives and establish a legacy. Procreation has been heralded as the single most pivotal act we, as human beings, can perform. Therefore, by not doing so, one has “selfishly” committed an unimaginable disservice to our species. Allow me to state with absolute […]

As I’ve repeatedly emphasized to my son, “I’m not Super Dad”. Though I aim to be a “good” father. The idea of seamlessly traversing this minefield known as parenting, seems a rather unattainable and lofty goal. I had long grown content with the idea of being an attentive parent. Who ultimately works in favor of […]

When one becomes a father it’s implied that servitude is mandatory. The gamut of demands is boundless yet necessary, as young children lack the skill sets vital to fend for themselves. However, what happens once they’ve gotten older and you find yourself still at their beck and call? How do we then break free from […]

By now, dads, you have realized that Father’s Day is the consolation parenting prize that you are half-heartedly awarded every year. As your partner is showered with lavish gifts, pampered into ecstasy, and praised for her very existence. You have likely just received some tool that ultimately suggests that shit needs to be fixed around […]

If you’re anything like myself, I’m sure you’ve reached that point in life where your desire to seek out new friendships has long since dwindled. I’m sure, the sheer thought of venturing outside of your comfort zone in the efforts of recruiting a chum, falls shy of your desire to fish out a fallen item […]

Entertaining today’s children can seem like a scourge in our daily lives. How does one combat a child’s insatiable propensity for amusement? Second-screen devices, video game consoles, streamed television, and activities galore. Our kids have spiraled into a state of hyperstimulation. Not to mention, entertainment over-saturation. And, quite frankly, it can be a bit fucking […]

Gentlemen, I don’t know how to sugar-coat this, so I’m just going to give it to you straight – As you are well aware, you are dads now. And, as this is ultimately a good thing. You should also come to terms that you will inevitably lose roughly 25% of your “cool”, “swag”, “bravado” and […]

Fun Fact: Your child’s first curse word will likely stem from either yourself or your partner. Them’s the breaks. I say “will” because this will undoubtedly occur and will happen at the most ill-timed instance. When this incident†materializes itself, please, for the love of God, resist the urge to laugh! There are few things funnier […]

Another day has concluded and my son lays snug in his bed. My level of fatigue had peaked hours before and at this point, I’m flying solely on the anticipation of a very stiff nightcap. My regimented mornings are initiated with a plead for strength to endure yet another round of fatherhood. As I wake […]