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What’s Hiding Under Your Bed?

October 28, 2014/1 Comment/in Reviews, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Hey, you, what’s hiding under your bed? It’s not something that you get asked every day, is it? I can’t imagine how I would react if someone actually said it to me, although I’m sure I’d laugh it off awkwardly before rushing home to take a peek at what treasures lie underneath my double mattresses. […]

How I’m Helping My Children Learn To Read

October 26, 2014/6 Comments/in Reviews, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Just when you think this parenting is getting a little easier, you hit another road block. That was the case for us recently as we embarked on the wonderful journey that is teaching our kids how to read. My first mistake was assuming that reading to the kids every night before bed was enough to […]

Fatherhood

October 21, 2014/5 Comments/in THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

“Daddy, can I have ice cream?”, my 4 year old daughter asked, at ten in the morning while in the checkout line at Costco. “Hmmmm, I guess so”, I replied. She was home from school because of a fever the previous day, so I figured we could both use the treat. “HOORAY! You’re the best […]

Canadian Dad Podcast – Ep. 6 – Children’s Author & Writer, Chris Routly

October 20, 2014/0 Comments/in Podcast, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

This week on the show, I spoke to stay at home dad, blogger at DaddyDoctrines.com and the author of the new children’s book, “Sometimes You Need a Jellyfish“, Chris Routly! We discussed his journey from a career in graphic design to life as a stay at home dad, blogger and author. Chris also talks about his […]

Win 4 Tickets To See Sid The Science Kid LIVE At The Centrepointe Theatre

October 19, 2014/41 Comments/in Giveaways, Reviews/Giveaways, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I’m just going to say it. Watching children’s television can get boring for parents at times. It always feels like the same episode is on repeat for days even if the kids don’t notice. It wasn’t until we starting getting out to some of the TV shows Live performances that I developed an appreciation for […]