Mission:  Getting Toddler to Fall Asleep on His Own:  Accomplished
Wed, 10/12/08 – 21:44 | 3 Comments

About 8 weeks ago, we started on a mission that we thought would be impossible.  It was to get our toddler, Smarty Pants, to fall asleep at night on his own, without us in the …

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Using Misdirection with Kids and Babies
Sunday, 4 Jan, 2009 – 22:33 | 4 Comments
Using Misdirection with Kids and Babies

I have always been fascinated by magic, and enjoy learning and performing it.  I recently discovered how to apply one of the key principles of magic to parenting.  It is the principle of misdirection.  I …

Dad Parenting Resolutions & Goals for 2009
Thursday, 1 Jan, 2009 – 20:54 | 3 Comments
Dad Parenting Resolutions & Goals for 2009

Happy New Year to you all!  I hope you had a wonderful time and that you are looking forward to a successful year as a spouse, parent and individual.
Each year, Love Buns and I write …

The Power of Ending on a Positive Note With Kids
Sunday, 28 Dec, 2008 – 22:16 | No Comment
The Power of Ending on a Positive Note With Kids

Warning: For this Jam, reader discretion is advised.  Part of this Jam is not for the faint of heart.  I’ll warn you before I get there, so read on for now.  You won’t regret it.  …

Happy Winter Solstice from Vancouver!
Sunday, 21 Dec, 2008 – 23:52 | One Comment
Happy Winter Solstice from Vancouver!

I just got back from a Winter Solstice celebration at Granville Island in Vancouver, BC.  I went with Smarty Pants, and we had a great time.  I will post pictures of all the fun when …

Keeping your cat active when you have kids
Wednesday, 17 Dec, 2008 – 20:42 | 2 Comments
Keeping your cat active when you have kids

I’m not going to lie to you.  I don’t play with our cat a lot.  I am a better father to my kids than to my cat.  I’m not happy about neglecting my cat from …

Taking time to be thankful
Monday, 15 Dec, 2008 – 20:55 | No Comment
Taking time to be thankful

Thanksgiving has passed, I know, but Christmas is a nigh, and Christmas will kick Thanksgiving’s ass any day when it comes to the best time of year for giving thanks.
Hence this Jam about being thankful, …