Daddy Brain

Do You Have Spirituality in Your Life?

babbo — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:40:18 +0000

It’s been almost two years since Daddy Brain posted its first article. Way back when, one of my goals was to write blog posts about spirituality. But the only one that resembles a spiritual post has the word schmuck in the title, so I’m guessing there’s more to explore. Many of the issues I’ve written about – [...]

People are Dying to be Heard: an Interview with Ben Merens

babbo — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:11:30 +0000

Ben Merens is a professional speaker and radio host. His radio show, At Issue with Ben Merens, is very popular because it examines a variety of topics that have relevance to our every-day lives. As a speaker, Ben’s message is gaining more and more attention because of its importance: people are dying to be heard. Ben was kind [...]

Little Acts of Love, by Paul Peterson

babbo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:32 +0000

I came across a wonderful article at one of my favorite blogs, paulpetersonlive.com. I was so moved by Paul’s message, I felt it was important to share with you: Last night our family took a friend of ours to Cracker Barrel for his 30th birthday. Our friend is from Honduras and speaks broken English (though he’s [...]

Self-Publishing: An Interview with Peter Bowerman, Part 3

babbo — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:02 +0000

Welcome to the conclusion of my interview with Peter Bowerman. If you missed them, Part 1 overviewed two of Peter’s books, while Part 2 began our Q & A about self-publishing. Peter is an award-wining author, veteran commercial freelancer and business coach. His books are informative and a joy to read. We pick up here on the topic of self-publishing… You [...]

Self-Publishing: An Interview with Peter Bowerman, Part 2

babbo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:55:05 +0000

Peter Bowerman is an award-wining author, veteran commercial freelancer and business coach. He’s written two of my favorite books, which remarkably are not about being a dad! Peter’s books are about making a living by writing: specifically freelance copywriting (The Well-Fed Writer), and self-publishing (The Well-Fed Self Publisher). Part 1 of this series overviewed both books. [...]

A Book Review & Interview: Peter Bowerman, The Well-Fed Writer

babbo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:52 +0000

100 Best Blogs for Healthy Parents

babbo — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:19:37 +0000

Online Nursing Programs has compiled an extensive list for moms and dads. Although they’re a resource for the nursing profession, they’ve started a blog that caters to parents and general health. 100 Best Blogs for Healthy Parents covers a variety of topics, making it a good resource. I’m honored to say that Daddy Brain was included in [...]

Can a Smile Transform Your Life?

babbo — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:59:07 +0000

I’ve seen this commercial a few times now, and every time I see it I wonder: Why can’t I be more like this dad? Why don’t I smile more? Look, I know the guy is probably an actor, but it’s a valid question. Most days I find myself struggling in some way. Issues like exhaustion, finances, [...]

Being Grateful, Even When You’re Down

babbo — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:45:35 +0000

Sometimes the struggles of the day weigh me down. From the time I leave the house until the time I get home I feel so isolated. My goals, so clearly defined, seem so far away from accomplishment — leaving me feeling like they may never manifest. It’s important to remember that these are just feelings. Whether it is truth or not [...]

A Fresh Look at Goals: for Parents, Kids & the Family (Part 2)

babbo — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:33:14 +0000

In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about methods that help us define and develop goals. Once you’ve clarified what they are, the next step is breaking each goal into down into manageable steps, so we can set out with a plan on how to accomplish them. This plan may need frequent adjusting. This is [...]

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The $5,000 Tooth! (and the deconstruction of America)
I’m starting to feel like The Bionic Man. Not because of any special powers or enhancements like telescopic vision (heck, I’d settle for 20/20), or the ability to run faster than a cheetah.

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Dads Are Not Second-class Parents

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Daddy Brain
Thoughts, feelings and occasional advice about being a real dad in the real world.