The Dad Vibe
I was a bad dad today!
Written in the spirit of Dr. Seuss I didn't plan on it. It just happened. I woke up with the best of intentions, But ended up with a day of frustrations. ...
Seven lessons from "Breaking Bad"
“Breaking Bad” is being called by many as the greatest television drama ever. And I couldn’t agree more. {Spoiler alert, stop reading here if...
The McBlunder heard across Canada
I am not a crazy, fanatical person… at least not yet. But please picture this ad campaign… “We have a brand new line of power tools we are...
What's a mother f#$ker Dad?
Great to be back writing for you again after taking a little time away. In my other life, I am wedding entertainment ‘director’ – MC/DJ and...
How to be Cool 101
As I look around the baseball diamond, I see two teams of 8-year-olds. There are some kids that are really into the game, some that talk too much, some that...
Hugs: Are you raising a sissy?
“Daddy, I can’t do it.” “Yes, you can.” “Daddy, I’m scared.” “I’m right here…”...
How I became worry-free!
Back when I was drinking beer with the aid of a funnel and sleeping wherever I came to rest, I really didn’t worry about much. Sure I worried about who...
Tips to better balance family and work
I want to be a great father and I want fulfilling career. Do I have to choose one or the other? Hell no! I have two full-time jobs, one as wage earner and one...
Crash the helicopter...
Hello, my name is Jeff H. I was a helicopter parent for the last six years, but I have recently seen the light and understand the long term harm I was doing to...
This summer, your family MUST do this!!
Only 20 percent of Harvard Graduates could answer this Dad Vibe inspired question, while 80 percent of kindergarten children got it right – fantastic...
How many sexual partners for your kids?
I was at a dinner party last weekend and perhaps the “dooziest” of doozy questions came up out of nowhere. I should point out that I sometimes like...
Hooray! My kid's a liar like me...
“Oh, wow, I love that new haircut…” “You are naming your baby boy Donathan? Cool…” “Thanks Grandma, I love this...
Are you sexy Daddy?
I had one of the most awkward and hilarious conversations yesterday when my daughter called me sexy. Thanks to Gangnam Style, and LMFAO’s 2012 anthem...
Dad Vibe: 12 Secrets to great sex
Last week, in “So how often are you guys doing it?” - I touched on a sensitive topic – how often you are intimate with your partner and the...
So, how often do you guys do it?
Let’s ease into this private question with a scene from the amazing Woody Allen movie “Annie Hall” – (the movie that beat Star Wars for...
Look at me when I'm talking to you...
As dads, we are kind of a big deal. Like Anchorman Ron Burgundy, we are big in stature, big in voice, and big in power. We need to very aware of that...
"Daddy, what happened in Boston?"
“Did anyone at school talk about Boston today?” “About our Boston Red Sox Dad?” “No son, Boston the City. Did anyone talk about...
Bare naked ladies
There are many milestones in the life of a parent - photo worthy chapters that demonstrate development and progress. Ninety percent of those are all positive;...
Do you know how lucky you are?
“Daddy, they put pickles on my hamburger!” “Daddy, I wanted the red bike with shocks, not this black one…” “Daddy, I...
"Your kids are so well behaved..."
Heard that magical phrase six times on two flights last week… I should be proud. I guess part of me is, but part of me is troubled. I heard that phrase...