Working, making money, and being a productive part of the economy and the world. I believe most men have this drive. But what does this man do if his wife makes more money? What happens if he becomes a stay-at-home-dad? Would his ego be helped with a part-time job? What if that part-time job became bigger and bigger? How would his priorities and identity as an at-home dad change if he were to have the opportunity to enjoy business and economic success that can be parlayed into a fulfilling career? I’ve had to answer all these questions the past few years. That last question, though, I'm … [Read more...]
Erik Moore Turns Opportunities into Venture Capital, Fatherhood Fortunes
Venture capitalist Erik Moore firmly believes luck is made when "opportunity meets preparation," putting himself in the position to make important connections and having the means to take advantage of them. Moore, the founder and managing director of Base Ventures -- an early-stage tech venture fund, explains how he has done that through his life by making wise choices on the latest Modern Dads Podcast. The native of the Bay Area of California was one of the first investors in Zappos. He has been one of the "25 Most Influential African-Americans In Tech" by Business Insider. Moore is … [Read more...]
Sharing Songs Among Generations Eased Family’s Pandemic Blues
The pandemic first impacted most of us when many restaurants and bars closed to indoor dining one year ago. Where I live, that shutdown occurred the day after my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at a local restaurant. We remember eating that night and thinking, “There’s no way they’ll shut down this restaurant.”We all know what happened next: a full year of pandemic family life. When I reflect on the past year, I start with gratitude. My wife and I have remained healthy and employed, and my two daughters have been able to continue school virtually with few problems. But … [Read more...]
Vaccines for Older Adults Crucial to Keeping Grandparents Healthier
Many of us have or are helping our children's grandparents schedule their COVID-19 shots. While we're at it, don't forget to check in to make sure Pop-Pop and Grams are up to date on other vaccines that help keep older adults healthy through their golden years. As we age, our immune systems weaken. Some vaccines received in childhood also lose efficacy. These leave a person, especially one with other health conditions, less able to fend off infections as well as when they were younger and stronger. Bottom line: Seniors and even those of us parents over age 50 are more venerable to … [Read more...]
Generation Nerd: Does Social Ineptitude Matter for our Kids?
You know Chad. Every business in America has one. Chad is the nice-looking, smiley, firm-hand-shaking, future C-level executive-to-be at your office. Chad is smart, but more than that, he has that “it” factor that propels him to the front of any promotion process. When you think about Chad, he seems more accomplished than pragmatically productive. I am no Chad. I tried but have fallen short. I’m OK with it, mostly because after my wife and I started having kids, I realized I could set out to provide some lucky corporation a future Chad of my making. Yes, I’d raise my kids to be witty, … [Read more...]
Kenneth Kellogg Sings Praises of Helping Kids Embrace Their True Selves
Kenneth Kellogg grew up in a gritty Washington, D.C., 'hood, during the city's peak as a major homicide city with addicts, dealers and gun play all around him. So how did he go from there, listening to hip hop and go-go music as he walked through the streets, to singing lead in what was named the "best new opera" in 2020? You'll find out by listening to the latest episode of The Modern Dads Podcast. Kellogg, praised by opera critics for his commanding stage presence and rich, resonant bass, discusses his journey through life, helping children embrace who they are, and what it was … [Read more...]
Children’s Film Festival Debuts Online, Discounts for City Dads Families
If you miss going to the movies as a family, then grab some snacks and gather everyone on the couch: The 2021 New York International Children’s Film Festival is completely online. The film festival for children and teens, formerly held in the New York City boroughs, will make its groundbreaking programming available to families nationwide. As a City Dads member/friend, you can receive a discount on admission. New York International Children’s Film Festival, or NYICFF for short, is one of the largest and most influential family movie events in North America. Now in its third decades, the … [Read more...]
Just Doing Their Job: It’s What True Heroes Do Every Day
I watch my nearly 16-year-old twin sons and their three- or four-hundred fellow students pour out the doors of the high school they attend. My mind goes back to my own high school days a very long time ago. A lot is different. No backpacks back then or phones or cool sweatshirts or yoga pants or these damn masks, but much seems familiar. The laughing and flirting and cajoling and teasing; nice cars and beaters; happy kids, sullen kids. Couples holding hands, couples longing to hold hands. Kids with big instrument cases and large art portfolios and dangling lunch boxes and the … [Read more...]
Shopping at Costco with Kids: We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Cart
Without proper planning, shopping at Costco with kids in tow can bring a parent to his or her knees. Costco and other big-box retailers can be your friend with quality items in bulk at good prices, but without proper information, it can also be your checking account’s worst enemy. Hopefully, these six things I’ve learned over the years of committing many mistakes will be of some help. A shopping list for Costco is a must When I go with my kids to a regular grocery store, they sometimes will talk me into getting them a treat, like a box of Pop Tarts. On these occasions, the kids are happy: … [Read more...]
Conversations Short and Calm Move Child (and Dad) Away from Meltdown
Humans are animals, bound and acted upon by forces of nature that are, at times, far beyond our control. Something rooted deep inside desires a few, core needs to be filled. It’s this natural and unrelenting reality that makes emptying our homes, shoving our priceless memories into questionable cardboard boxes, and piling them into rickety metal rectangles, so wildly dramatic and stressful. It shouldn’t be so stressful. It shouldn’t illicit feelings of being displaced, wayward and lost, but it does. Despite my best efforts, my most recent move sent shockwaves through my family of … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 96
- Next Page »