12 Phrases Dads Do Not Want to Hear….
Photo Credit - Creative Commons: Striatic As a parent of two kids – plus another expected addition within the next few weeks – there are some things I love to hear my daughters say. Such as, “You’re...
View ArticleThe Last Bastion of Manhood has Fallen…
Fashion-inspired duct tape I don’t mean to brag, but I’m a bit of a “Toy Whisperer.” I mean, if I had a superpower it would be knowing the perfect toy for each kid. Birthdays, holidays, elementary...
View ArticleYou’re Not Special (but I want you to be)
Creative Common: Crystian Cruz As a parent I’m proud of my kids and their accomplishments. I’ve got the medals and the chest to prove it – literally. In our basement, there’s a chest that’s bulging...
View ArticleNothing Makes Me Feel More Like an Idiot than Parenting
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – Nika Zoe My kids are weird. Having my husband and I for parents really leaves them with no other option. Odd is hard-wired in their DNA. If you follow me on Twitter...
View ArticleTheology is no Substitute for Waiting Under an Oak
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – US Fish & Wildlife Service I have an eight-year-old son now. He’s skinny, like I was. He’s (mostly) gentle, a rule follower, and he prefers playing with Legos by...
View ArticleWhen Your Child has Cancer…
Young Sarah Smith in treatment 2002 – used with permission from her mom Becky Smith Our sweet Sarah was just six when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma. Our family’s world was shaken. Our...
View Article7 Mistaken and Misused Baby Phrases
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – Ashley Monique Menard Parents with newborns speak a language with baby phrases all their own during the first few months of the babies’ life. Conversations surrounding...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Kids Are You Raising?
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – demandaj Today’s guest post comes courtesy of an online writing a of mine, Joanna Hyatt. Based out of Los Angeles, Joanna speaks and writes on dating, relationships and...
View ArticleRole of Kids in Your Family Life
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – Kachichi Here’s a guest post from writer, Sophie Samuel. If you’d like to write a guest post for The Daily ReTORt, check out the guidelines here: Children are an...
View ArticleDads with Daughters: Do You Know This?
Photo Caption: Creative Commons – IrishLace82 Here’s a guest post from a great writer and e-friend, Joana Hyatt. She is an author and speaker who focuses on dating, and relationship issues – she’s one...
View ArticleAs a Father – Are You a Pig or a Chicken
Photo Credit: Creative Commons – Rikkis Refuge Being called a “Pig” or “Chicken” might constitute fightin’ words for most men, since neither term is a particularly endearing moniker for manliness or...
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