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Meet Mr. Zucchini!

March 5, 2014/1 Comment/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

I’d like you to meet, Mr. Zucchini! Mr. Zucchini was created by Health Canada as a way to talk to kids about eating well and also providing tips to parents on how to plan for a healthier lifestyle. I think this kind of creation is a perfect way to get children more engaged in the […]

Capturing A Child’s True Beauty

March 4, 2014/5 Comments/in Inspiration, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

It’s no secret that I spend a lot of time on the internet, as bloggers do. Because of that, I sometimes feel like I have seen everything the internet has to offer. Yesterday, however, I was reminded that there are still amazing things happening that deserve to be talked about and I want to share […]

Days Inn Canada Falls Short With New Dad Ad

February 28, 2014/17 Comments/in Reviews, THE BLOG, The Daddy Files/by Chris Read

I have been a part of the online dad community for a little over two years now. In that time, I have learned to value my contributions to my family and have become a far better and more attentive father because of it. I have also become more aware of the way fathers tend to […]

A Glimpse Into The World Of Celebrity Fatherhood

February 26, 2014/0 Comments/in Reviews, THE BLOG/by Chris Read

Let’s get this out of the way, I was paid to post the trailer for Hank Azaria’s web series, “Fatherhood“. I’ve always had a fascination with celebrity culture and thought this would be a fun glimpse into what being a celebrity dad was like for Hank. What I wasn’t prepared for was that I would […]

The 2014 Ottawa Children’s Gala Is Almost Here!

February 24, 2014/0 Comments/in THE BLOG/by Chris Read

When I brought my family to last year’s Ottawa Children’s Gala, I had no idea what to expect, mostly due to the fact that I had never been to a “Gala” before. The fact that it was designed for children to come and have a good time was a major selling point for us and […]