Tag: parenting


How Canadians Learn To Ride A Bicycle

Posted on April 6th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 5 comments

Canadian Cycle

Forget bending over. We have our own methods of teaching our children how to ride!…


Are Rules Really Meant To Be Broken?

Posted on January 26th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 32 comments

Dance Class Window

See that picture above? That’s the tiny little window I get to look through while my 2.5 year old daughter is in her very first dance class. When we chose this particular dance class, it was under the assumption that …


The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

Posted on January 14th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 34 comments

Father Son

The sting was more than I had I anticipated. I knew this day would come but not this soon. Not now. It seems like just yesterday when we were playing outside in the snow, running, laughing and loving each other’s …


Sometimes Parenting Means Eating Froot Loops From The Floor In The Bathroom

Posted on January 6th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 15 comments

Kelloggs Froot Loops

You’re probably thinking “link bait” on this one, right? Unfortunately, for me, the title is 100% accurate. Let me tell you why I was forced to eat my delicious Kellogg’s Froot Loops from the floor in the bathroom…

I guess …


There Were Two In The Bed And The Little One Said, Roll Over!

Posted on November 27th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 16 comments

Alright, I’m not sure I can keep this bottled up anymore. I am a human being and I need sleep. Not a couple hours here or there, but a whole night’s sleep!

Since my first child was born, four and …


I Am Not Super Dad; Not Even Close

Posted on October 17th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 22 comments

While taking some good natured ribbing from my friends about my new found voice as, “Canadian Dad”, it occurred to me that the perception of what I’m doing might not match up with the goal of why I’m doing it. …


A Date With My Daughter

Posted on October 14th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 15 comments

As a father of 2 blossoming children with busy schedules, a full time shift work job, home day care and multiple other commitments, it’s rare that I get to spend any quality alone time with either child.

Sure, I’ll take …


The Dads Are Invading Pleasantville!

Posted on September 4th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG. 1 Comment

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, maybe not Dads with an “s” and also not really an invasion per se…but I am Guest Posting over at Life In Pleasantville today!

I normally don’t pimp my guest posts on my own …


Dad Blogs Exposed! – 8BitDad

Posted on August 12th, by Chris Read in Dad Blogs Exposed, THE BLOG. 12 comments

 

 

 

 

 

Now for the triumphant return of Dad Blogs Exposed! I’ve been on vacation the pat couple weeks and was too lazy and relaxed to pre-schedule any posts. The backlash I received was overwhelming (zero messages) …


A Commercial Dads Can Be Proud Of

Posted on August 11th, by Chris Read in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files. 6 comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note: I am NOT recommending you go out and buy a Google Nexus 7 here. In fact, I’m not even really sure what that is and most likely will never be able to …