Daddy Newbie

Ok, so, they DO eat something, but it’s not usually the meal that we plan for them. Yes,  he’ll eat a bowl-full of carrots, or  whole cantaloupe in one  sitting. He loves bacon, and adores mac-and-cheese (as long as it’s the “right” kind). Together, the boys devour bell peppers and salads. You’d think they were rabbits… Sometimes, it seems as …

I was asked by a good friend to write a post about what being a 24/7 dad means to me. Well, to me, it means pure joy. Don’t get me wrong… My son can be trying at times, but it is all part of the total package. If all I had were days when he listened, when I didn’t have …

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“I believe that if you don’t derive a deep sense of purpose from what you do, if you don’t come radiantly alive several times a day, if you don’t feel deeply grateful at the tremendous good fortune that has been bestowed on you, then you are wasting your life. And life is too short to waste.” – Srikumar Rao My son: …

I first connected with Dove Men’s Care at Dad 2.0 last year. I really like their products, and it’s been great to be connected with them. But the Super Bowl commercial this year is one of those A-HA moments. Beyond the obvious (that it puts dads and their relationship with their kids front-and-center), it’s got some great scenes. Yes, it’s …

“He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland Everyone seems to be making resolutions for the New Year, and while I have goals for 2015, I find myself thinking more about the fact that my son is growing up too fast. So, what I would really like to …

When we were approached by Life of Dad and Lee Jeans — to participate in this important (and inspiring) campaign — I jumped at the chance. Do the right thing! Join us in #LeeGoodDeed @leejeans @lifeofdad @daddynewbie #Holiday #Giving A photo posted by Don Jackson (@daddynewbie) on Dec 18, 2014 at 6:51pm PST After all, it’s the merriest time of …

My kids love Minecraft. As most of you, I have mixed feelings about gaming. I enjoy watching them discover, build, and learn how to play in another world. Let’s face it: it’s FUN! I also can see the objections that some parents have to gaming in general. It can be a distraction, substitute their outdoor play, detract from homework and …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #GameOnTheGo #CollectiveBias We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to test out the new Gameband (which is owned by Now Computing and affiliated with Minecraft). If you (or your kids) haven’t yet had the opportunity to try out Minecraft, this is a really great …

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