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Gift for Dad: Joy in the Home Bundle

Jason Moles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:00:56 +0000

Most dads have two overly simplified goals when it comes to raising kids: keep Johnny out of the clink and keep Suzy off the pole. Is that really too much to ask? Take an honest look at the world and you'll concur that we live in a toxic culture. How can we as dads make sure our kids turn out alright? Truth be told, we can't. We all know some great parents whose kids turned out rotten. Conversely, we've seen dirt bag parents with exceptionally well-rounded offspring. Don't give up the good fight, dad. Need help? Then pick up a copy of the Joy in the Home Bundle from Wretched Radio.

ABC’s of Fatherhood

Jason Moles — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:19:21 +0000

The ABC's of Fatherhood are 26 little nuggets of wisdom.

Geek Gear: GeoPalz

Jason Moles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:17 +0000

In the land of plenty, Generation X is starting to look a lot more like Generation XL. McDonald's is this close to redesigning every play-place across the country to make the slides two feet wider. If we don't do something soon, American kids will literally have to be rolled to the bus stop (Think Violet from Willy Wonka). Find out how GeoPalz can help prevent this from happening to your kid.

WIDW: That’s what you feed him?

John — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:31:02 +0000

Ah yes the infamous “I’m running a bit late so you can you feed him before I get home?” Me being the always helpful husband and father obviously agree to this request. I know what my kid likes to eat and I am confident in my ability to not only make him some food, but [...]

Bad Parenting: Who needs a babysitter

John — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:03:33 +0000

Getting your toddler to like the new baby isn't always easy.

Super Bowl Day Survival Guide

John — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:03:07 +0000

It is important that during this time of year you don’t try to live out your old high school football fantasies by humiliating your children. If you are like me and your team is not playing in the big game it could create some resentment and ill will towards the world. If you are like [...]

The Case for a Home Theater

Jason Moles — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:05:40 +0000

Every guy has wanted one and now he's finally got a good reason for why.

Bad Parenting: Dog Cage Discipline

John — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:43:37 +0000

Some parents believe in yelling at their child, some go with the time out method, some try to discuss bad behavior away, but the select few use the dog cage method. I don’t think Dr. Spock discusses this in his book. Perhaps some dads need a book with pictures and diagrams showing what not to [...]

My Kid Misses Watermelon

John — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:07:02 +0000

Kids love to make a mess with fruit.

Geek Dad Gadget: Sanus XF228 Full-Motion Mount

Jason Moles — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:56 +0000

When it comes to protecting and properly displaying the ultimate HDTV, you'd be foolish to skimp now and get anything other than this. With a plethora of cool features, a reasonable price, and the strength of Sampson, the Sanus XF228 is not going to leave you feeling buyer's remorse.

Kids Never Stop Eating

John — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:09:17 +0000

I come home from work and we have dinner as a family. Tonight was pork chops, mashed potatoes, and some veggies. Dinner finishes and ten minutes later he is opening the fridge telling use he wants this and by this he mean pretty much anything we grab. Since his new favorite word is apple, that [...]

My Son is Looking out for Dada

John — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:48:29 +0000

If you have a child like mine they enjoy picking up phones, remotes, gadgets, and pretty much anything that lights up or requires them to push a button. Well my son was home with the wifey and was reprogramming our television when he stumbles across a wonderful present for his Dada. My wife found it [...]

Review: Diaper Dude Messenger Diaper Bag

John — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:33:45 +0000

A proper diaper bag for dad to carry around.

WIDW: That’s how you give him a bath?

John — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:16:37 +0000

What I Did Wrong: How not to give your child a bath according to your wife.

Bad Parenting: Mocking Your Kid’s Fears

John — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:38:27 +0000

Laughing at your child's silly fears might not be the best idea.

Discipline Your Child Without Yelling or Spanking

Rebecca — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:22:33 +0000

Most parents yell or shout at their children to discipline them, but it does not always work. A 2003 study states that 88% of the parents yell or spank their children. However, yelling or spanking is the worst tool to discipline a child. Children soon become immune to yelling and spanking and do not feel [...]

The Wake Up Call

John — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:29:47 +0000

Nothing like that 3AM door slam from a child escaping his room.

Why hello Buzz Lightyear

John — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:25:21 +0000

Come on Disney I expected more from you. You really needed to design a sippy cup where the straw is in such a location as to look like something it in no way should look like? Look at Buzz Lightyear up there with his arms crossed looking so proud of what he has to offer. [...]

Dads Need Help

John — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:15:26 +0000

Let’s face it…dads are not going to be perfect. Men in general have one or two shortcomings that can impact one’s ability to handle all parenting situations. Some men or under emotional, some over emotional, some great at sports, and some are more intellectual. This is why it is critical for men to partner up [...]

We Warned You About This New Year’s Resolution

Jason Moles — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:34 +0000

We warned you against making New Year's Resolutions. Apparently, this guys thought we were joking.

Bad Parenting: The Angry Child

John — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:57 +0000

My son Blake just turned two years old on December 30 and I have been waiting for the start of the so called Terrible Twos. I am not sure what he is going to be capable of at this age – will he obtain some sort of crazy toddler strength? A more keen ability to [...]

Cool Toy of the Day: Power Rangers Samaurai

Jason Moles — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:33 +0000

Remember that show you used to watch as a kid in school? Yeah, well they’ve revamped the series more times than Zack Taylor has been pulled over for driving while black. Power Rangers not only changed up the show every other year for the past two decades, but they rolled out a new toy line [...]

T-Shirt of the Week: Daddy’s Lil’ Squirt

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:53:51 +0000

When you have a child the dad misses out on a lot of the bonding that mom gets involved in. After a couple of weeks I was back at work, my wife was home with our son all day, breast feeding, and I got some diaper duty at night. I feel I bonded with my [...]