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Discovering Dad Blog Carnival - November 2008
Welcome to the November 2008 edition of Discovering Dad Blog Carnival. The Discovering Dad Blog Carnival is a monthly carnival that includes fun and informative posts about unique experiences, perspec...
The Scoop - Recent Changes at Discovering Dad’s House
I miss you guys. I feel like we haven't talked in months. Yes, there have been consistent articles posted on Discovering Dad - a HUGE thanks goes out to the incredible group of dads who are Contribu...
Dad and Teacher - Choosing to Homeschool
Ten years ago, when my wife and I first decided that I should be a stay-at-home dad, most of my friends didn't understand why I'd want to take on that challenge. Many of them abandoned me over time. E...
Why Do People Automatically Think the Worst?
I've always had a hard time dealing with people who immediately think the worst about others. These are the people who see, hear or read what you say and automatically start looking for the flaws, fa...
How Superman Made Me a Better Father
To many, it might seem odd for a guy in his mid-thirties to be such a huge fan of Superman. If I worked in the comic book industry, or if I was a serious collector it would make more sense - but I am ...
The Manival #15
Welcome to the 15th edition of The Manival - the weekly blog carnival for men. Each week a different man blogger hosts the carnival, and I'm honored for Discovering Dad to present this edition. Each...
You Are Not Peter Pan Anymore
There seems to be a common theme among fathers, especially first-timers like myself. At one point or another, they seem to have a hard time accepting the fact that, from the day their child was born, ...
Standing Firm - Cutting: One Dad’s Story of Intervention
It was late in 2006 that we began seeing some odd behavior. My daughter, then in middle school, began to complain of aches and pains at strategic times, usually in transit to school. Her grades began ...
First Time Dad Over 40
My son was born almost a year ago now. It seems hard to believe at times, and yet it has been one of the most amazing, wonderful and eye-opening years of my life. You see, I'm one of those "older" dad...
Do It Because I Said So!
As parents, we always want what's best for our children. One of those things is to protect them at all costs. We will make imperative statements to them on a routine basis and not necessarily explain ...
Ordinary Dads Walking for an Extraordinary Cause
Daniel Hughes is a family man and a blogger. He and nine of his friends will be undertaking a hike of roughly 80 miles over the course of six days through a rural part of England (eerily close to wher...
Ask Discovering Dad - The Answers
Catherine asks “What would you do if one of your daughters came home pregnant before you felt she was ready, and how would you treat the guy?” Nothing like throwing me into the deep end of...
What Dads Really Think About Quality Time
This article is Part 5 of 5 (Series Finale) for the series What Dads Really Think - Moms Want to Know. Mishelle from Secret Agent Mama. wants to know what dads really think about Quality Time. Mishe...
What Dads Think About Moms Body After Babies
This article is Part 4 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think - Moms Want to Know. Momo from Momo Fali’s. wants to know what dads really think about mom’s body after babies. Momo exp...
What Dads Really Think About Porn
This article is Part 3 of 5 for the series What Dads Really Think - Moms Want to Know. Shannon from Whiskey In My Sippy Cup. wants to know what dads really think about pornography. She elaborates why ...
