Tobin Walsh

About Tobin Walsh

Tobin Walsh writes the blog The Good-Bad Dad, and is an aspiring author and speaker ... even after his 40th birthday. The Florida resident is a father of five. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook, or contact him directly at thegoodbaddad@yahoo.com.

Disaster Daddin’: Prepartion, Survival and Recovery Key

October 30, 2024 by Tobin Walsh

Disaster Daddin’ combines preparation and recovery with the goal of being the impenetrable force of stability for our loved ones.

Summer Homework Spoils Fun for Kids, Parents Alike

August 7, 2024 by Tobin Walsh

Unlike past years, my kids’ summer homework of assigned reading will not be done. Maybe that puts them a bit behind. Maybe it doesn’t.

Teens Filing Taxes: Teaching Moment or Waste of Time?

April 17, 2024 by Tobin Walsh

Since each of my teens started working, I have told them not to file taxes. Have I/they been doing the right thing?

Leap Day Explained to a Leap Day Baby

February 21, 2024 by Tobin Walsh

Leap Day seems weird and obscure, but it happens for a very scientific reason. But can a kid born on February 29 really understand?

Child Swearing Often? WTF is a Good Parent to Do?

July 12, 2023 by Tobin Walsh

Your child swearing can be funny until the kid curses at the wrong time, in the wrong place. So this dad has rules for what, when and where.

Sideline Parents: Have Backs of Each Other, Every Child

April 26, 2023 by Tobin Walsh

Making friends with your fellow sideline parents doesn’t matter until it does – when on-field tragedy strikes a youth soccer player.