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A Father’s Insecurity: What If My Son Hates Sports?

February 3, 2012/39 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files /by Chris Read

I’ve always been an athletic person. Even in my older, chubbier dad years, I still feel like I can hold my own on a sports field. I got this from my Dad. In a bittersweet and cruel twist of fate, I lost my father on the same day my wife found out that we were […]

Why I Just Slept On The Couch For The First Time In 13 Years

January 30, 2012/6 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files, Uncategorized /by Chris Read

My wife and I have been together for 13 wonderful years. We’ve certainly had our share of ups and downs in that time, but I’d say we’ve been pretty good at working things out. I’m not a person who can just take naps on a whim, so it’s never really occurred to me to lay […]

How JibJab Saved My Relationship With My DaughterJanuary 28, 2012/21 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files, Uncategorized /by Chris Read

There are no books out there that can adequately prepare a father for the joys of having a daughter. And while they can be the beautiful princesses that you’ve always dreamed of; they also develop a nasty side early on, that can be tough to tame. In my eyes at least, I have been a loving father […]

Sick Little MonkeyJanuary 27, 2012/7 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files, Uncategorized /by Chris Read

As many of you parents know, there isn’t a much more helpless feeling in the world than when you have a sick child. They are raised to believe that Mom and Dad can fix everything and I’ve even caught myself telling my son that exact line after […]