Bonding with your kid.
First of all, I would like to clarify something here. It is ok to be angry. When something elicits an emotional repsonse from you, and that emotion happens to be anger, that is normal. Anger does exist in the normal spectrum of human emotions, and it is healthy to express anger, so long as you express it in a healthy…
Let’s start with a joke. How is Viagra like Disneyworld? You have to wait an hour for a two minute ride. Amusement parks offer great fun for children and adults alike, but there are a lot of small issues with them that can really detract from your fun. Let’s look at a few tips that can help you get the…
My daughter, my firstborn, is the light of my life. Any man who has a daughter knows that, no matter how much he may want a son for whatever reason, their daughter(s) is something special. When we found out she was going to be a girl at that fateful ultrasound, my wife asked me if I was disappointed. I said…
It’s rare that I go to a bar and don’t quite understand what’s going on. (Hold the comments, please). In Whistler’s swanky Bearfoot Bistro, I saw a bar made of ice with what I thought were tealights in the ice, a group of people in white parkas and Russian fur hats in a private room, and read great quotes on…
Whether it’s March break, summer vacation or a much needed getaway, you might have to haul the kids. And, you know? Sometimes it’s easier than you think. Here are some tips from two dads who recently took a 3 year old to Florida, and a 1 and 3 year old to Vancouver. They both have brownie points for eons.
Last year during playoff season, we did a super-fun activity. We listed the teams in the playoffs, and every member of the family picked their favourite winning team. It’s a great chance to talk about different cities and colours, as well as teach a healthy competitiveness. Every time there’s a new series, repeat the exercise. Have prizes after each round. …