I once complained online about the daily balance parents are forced to strike between their kids’ lives and their own. A fellow parent responded succinctly: Parenting is overrated. Hmm. If I really weigh the pros and cons, do I think it’s all worth it? Or is parenting overrated? We already know parents are overrated. But that much is obvious; in many ways we aren’t as important to our kids as we think we are. The question of whether parenting is overrated for the parent is a little trickier. Using the age-old technique of listing pros and cons, I’m going to attempt to break it down. I … [Read more...]
‘SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical’ a Remarkable, Unexpected Delight for All Ages
Editor's note: New York City presents amazing cultural opportunities to share with our families. We recently collaborated with Nickelodeon's "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical," to take several NYC Dads Group members and their kids to the show (see photo above). Member Corbin Younger reviews this must-see musical. I went with some trepidation to see SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical. My daughter actively dislikes SpongeBob SquarePants, the TV cartoon. On the other hand, she loves Broadway shows. I prepared her by showing her the online video previews of the show, … [Read more...]
#MeToo Podcast Focuses on How Parents Can Teach, Model for Kids
The #MeToo movement has been a game-changer in the world of entertainment, politics and business. But how can parents make it one in everyday life while raising children? And how can men participate without being accused of the dreaded "mansplaining" or fear of causing more harm than good, no matter their intentions. On the latest Modern Dads Podcast, guest host Whit Honea speaks with two powerful voices on parents’ roles in the #MeToo movement: Karen Walrond and Mike Reynolds. + Listen to our #MeToo podcast + Walrond is an author, photographer, speaker and coach. The Houston resident is … [Read more...]
New York Baby Show Tickets for Free, at Discount Through NYC Dads
You can get the scoop on the latest in parenting and a peak at the hottest baby-care items at the upcoming New York Baby Show for FREE! NYC Dads Group is giving away New York Baby Show tickets to the first 75 registrants signing up for this family-friendly, mega-event scheduled for May 19 and 20 at Pier 94 in Manhattan. + Register for free New York Baby Show tickets + Don't worry if you miss out of the free baby show tickets -- we can still hook you up with half-priced passes if you sign up using the promo code CityDadsGroup50. + Purchase half-price tickets to New York Baby Show + The … [Read more...]
Equal Rights Among Siblings and How a Sandwich Made It a Reality in My Household
A few months back, my oldest son had a full week of trips with his middle school. He needed lunch for these trips and asked if he could buy bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for his trips. He's a true New Yorker already -- I love it! I didn’t think much of it and hooked him up. My 5-year-old caught wind of this and started asking for the same thing. I told him no but also promised that when he had a school trip, we would do the same thing. A month later, at 6:30 one morning, my 5-year-old walked up to me and said, “Dad, do you remember?” I had no idea what he was talking about and … [Read more...]
Vasectomy Decision Comes Down to There Being No “I” in Team
We were walking home from church one Sunday. My eight-month pregnant wife started telling me about some woman at her company who had a C-section and told the doctor to tie her tubes while he was at it. I was only half-listening, half-watching our 4-year-old daughter play hopscotch with the cracks on the sidewalk. Suddenly, I heard, “Well, one of us should get something like that done.” Then she gave me a "you’re up, buddy" pat on the back. That’s how I learned I was getting a vasectomy. To be fair, there wasn’t a whole lot to discuss. Like most New Yorkers, the joy of finding out … [Read more...]
Mets Family Fun at Every Home Game at Citi Field This Baseball Season
They may not have as many world championships as another baseball team in town, but the New York Mets continue to lead our city in family friendliness when it comes to taking the kids out to the ol' ball game. Here's what the Metropolitans have in store for families and children in 2018: Mets Family Sundays return - 13 times! We've raved about Mets Family Sundays in years past with good reason. There are lots for kids of all ages and their parents to do even if the game doesn't hold everyone's attention. It all starts this Sunday, April 1, with the first of 13 popular Mets Family … [Read more...]
‘Dangerous Book for Boys’ Becomes Heartwarming Family Show on Amazon Prime
Maybe you've read the best-seller, The Dangerous Book For Boys -- a collection of tongue-in-cheek advice for boys on topics such as how to climb a tree, build a go-kart and grow a crystal. If you have (or haven't), you can now watch the television series based on it. But first, you should listen to our latest Modern Dads Podcast featuring one of the show's young stars, Gabriel Bateman. The series, debuting on Amazon Prime March 30, follows the McKenna family as it copes with the untimely passing of patriarch Patrick (Chris Diamantopoulos), a whimsical inventor who touched the lives of … [Read more...]
MommyCon NYC Adds Daddy to Lineup; Ticket Deals for Our Members
Some NYC Dads Group members will get to enjoy a whole lot of bonding with their children and each other next month at a special lunchtime play date at a major parenting exhibition in Manhattan. + Discounted MommyCon NYC ticket offer below! + The event is one in a series of partnerships parent organization City Dads Group struck with MommyCon, a nationwide educational/product exhibition series dedicated to natural parenting. City Dads chapters in five U.S. cities are to host play dates when MommyCon comes to their areas this year. MommyCon NYC, scheduled for April 7 at the Grand Hyatt … [Read more...]
Get Your Child’s Ears Pierced at a Tattoo Parlor? Yes, You Should
I hadn’t thought about it much, but I just assumed that pretty much every little girl got her ears pierced by some teenager working at Claire’s in the mall. And I guess you could do that, but ... why? It sounds like a recipe for disaster. Infection, at least. I mean, I’m sure those super-responsible teens making minimum wage and excellent life choices totally give two craps about the job they do. It’s not like their parents still need to remind them to wash their hands before dinner. That gun they use to shoot your darling’s little lobes? It’s probably safe and sterile, way better than a … [Read more...]
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