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…
Family
The Great Turkey Debacle
Does the prospect of tackling a holiday meal fill you with anxiety?
People Who Care
Five Charlotteans who stand out for their tireless dedication to their causes and the people that benefit.
Blended Families: Fitting in New Holiday Traditions
While you might be ready for a change, your children might not be.
Get Real with Jo Cowan, Owner of Blo Charlotte
Get to know local mom and owner of Blo Charlotte, blow dry bar on Selwyn Avenue.
Born to be Picky
My wife and I were both notoriously picky eaters, and still are today. What we don't eat typically leaves people giving us looks of both shock and awe. I don't like mac-and-cheese, and my wife nearly died eating a grape…
On Fools And Suffering
I do not suffer fools gladly.*By which, I mean that anyone who does something I don't like is, therefore, a fool and I want that person out of my line of sight and out of hearing just as soon as…
How to Save On Halloween Costumes, Candy and Fun
Easy ways to save money on Halloween expenses without compromising on the fun.
The Best Part Of Waking Up Is . . . Not This
There are few things in life that will get your blood revving quite like having your bedroom door kicked open at zero five hundred, and hearing a backlit, shadowed form standing in the doorway growl at you, "Get up."Now, admittedly,…
What a Boo-tiful Day!
Don’t let the face of stunning manliness and beauty you see in my column picture fool you. Beneath this handsome brow lurks the soul of a monster and this is the month when I get to let him out.It’s also…
Manlycakes And You
Something you might not have thought of.When you decided you were lucky enough to be able to stay home and rear the spawn of your love, you might not have thought all the way through this. For one thing, if…
I Miss my Kindergartener (Really)
One of the best parts of my job is that my early morning hours at WCCB News Rising (3 a.m. to noon) have allowed me a lot of time with my two sons, Tyler and Chase. When both boys were…
I Have Breast Cancer: How Do I Tell My Kids?
Five tips to help you navigate the conversation.
Get Real with Krissie Newman, Executive Director of Rescue Ranch
Get to know local mom and executive director of Rescue Ranch.
Tuesday Night Is All About The Lady Parts
I'm certain this might seem a little odd, coming as it does in a column dedicated to dads who stay home and rear the kids, still it's something about which I feel passionately.Let's talk female anatomy.No, this isn't some precursor…
It's So Full I'm Gonna Die - No, Not Really
It's going to get real messy in here.When my head explodes -- and you know it's not going to be that long from now that it happens -- I'm going to leave behind a horrifying hodgepodge of pop-culture trivia, Florida…
The Three R's: Reading, Reading and Reading
Here's some good news for you.No, I'll not be passing out coupons for free beer, comfy recliners and larg-screen televisions (can you tell I'm getting in a football mood?) any time soon. And, no, I'm not going away any time…
The Importance Of Being Open To Help (Or Earnest. Whichever.)
There's a reason it's a cliché that men don't ask for help.Mostly because men would rather die (following a three-week session of torture and abuse that included listening to Enya and watching romantic comedies) than ask for directions or --…
Get Real with Terrance Bates
Get to know local dad and news anchor on WCCB News Rising.
3 Apps to Help Track Weekly Allowance
Apps you can use to easily track and update your kids' accounts.
Helping Your Kids Make Good Cents
In last month's column I talked about how my oldest son Tyler wanted a Wii U for his sixth birthday and how I refurbished my wife's old original Nintendo and gave it to him instead. We felt spending over $300…
Blended Families: Communicating for a Better School Year
Ideas on how to communicate with your child's school.
One of the World's Most Effective Parenting Programs Comes to Charlotte
A new parenting program in North Carolina is challenging the common misconception that parenting support is only beneficial for at-risk families.
A Round of Fun
While for some miniature golf is seen as sign of nothing else to do while on a beach vacation, it's always been a highlight for me.
