Little Library
A new library opened down the block.
Author: Richard E.D. Jones
Dude Review: Ally-Saurus & the First Day of School
Not only are all of Ally's best friends dinosaurs, she's pretty certain that she's a dinosaur as well. Why else would she have ridges and scales and a dinosaur tail? Even if she is the only one who can see…
Dadiversary
22 years ago today, I became a dad.
What These Boots Were Made For
Being a stay-at-home dude can mysteriously make you fat. Really, really fat.
In Memoriam: Sir Terry Pratchett
Richard E.D. Jones celebrates the legacy of one of his favorite authors for young readers.
Putting On A Brave Face
Young kids are bereft of understanding when it comes to a stay-at-home-dad taking a day off.
A Bad Snow Day Still Is A Snow Day
We had a snow day in which there was no snow to be had.
Dude Review: HighView Taking The High Road
How a first-world problem provided a solution for a real-world problem.
Cupid Doesn't Really Look Like A Baby
Don't make a classic dad-stake, which is like a mistake, but made by dads.
Is It Really The Weekend If I Can't Sleep Late?
A stay-at-home dude with a grudge.
Didn't I Used To Have A Brain?
Rearing children causes severe dane bramage.
Flamethrower Or Gas Mask: Cleaning Options For Teenager Rooms
When it comes to living in the same house as a teenager, you first need to come to a decision about his room.
The Secrets Of Life In A Bowl Of Trail Mix
There's a simple, yet powerful, reason why I'm not picking stuff I don't like out of my trail mix.
Top 20 Things I Learned from My Kids
The student teaches the master.
Quiet As A Louse. . . No. . . A Grouse? No. . .
Welp, it's too late to do anything about it now. If you've left your Christmas shopping until today. . . until right now. . . Dudes, you're already so far behind the eight-ball, the only think you can see is…
You're Obviously Using Some New Definition Of Great With Which I Am Unfamiliar
We don't want them to be clones.When we thrust our spawn out into the world, we hope they will draw from us what is good and bring in their own goodness and unique attitude to form a wonderful, exciting personality.…
Let's Hop In The WayBack Machine And Go To When Words Were On Paper
Over in the December issue of the MotherShip (also known as Charlotte Parent), they're running what might turn out to be my last Stay-At-Home Dudes column.Oh, I'm not going away. You won't get rid of me that easily.It turns out…
The Bitter And The Sweet
Having your days revolve around potential human beings significantly younger than you are can make for some difficult dilemmas.For instance, if it comes down to a choice between baking chocolate chip cookies and going to the dry cleaners, which one…
Happy Holidays to all Except One
This post appeared in the December 2014 issue of Charlotte Parent. During this wonderful time of year, full of good tidings and joy, I’m constantly reminded of one overriding thought: Man, I really, really hate Google.Now I look at it,…
The Obligatory Thanksgiving Post
Here in America, Thanksgiving is tomorrow.Now, normally, when I talk about the things for which I'm most thankful, (which I'm about to do so buckle up, buttercup), it actually is on a day when we're supposed to be giving thanks…
Dad Review: Disney's Big Hero 6
So, Saturday was my birthday.I turned. . . Well, let's just say it was a milestone birthday and leave it at that. I certainly plan to do so.The thing of it is, I decided that I was going to celebrate…
If You're Wondering What You Want To Do
I am funny.I am funny. (Yes, this is an affirmation. And now, because I had to explain it, the joke ceases to be funny. But I'm going to keep on going because I'm nothing if not persistent. As long as…
So, A Dude Staggers Into A Sandwich Shop. . .
I like to think of today as The Day I Didn't Die.Okay, yes, fine, then.I'm pretty sure you could say that every day but one in your life is The Day You Didn't Die. The deal, though, is that while…
Booing Them To Death By Embarrassment
On this day of days, this night of wonders, every dad faces a choice: Do I dress up to enjoy myself on Halloween or do I dress up to inflict maximum punishment on the spawn?If you've been reading these for…
