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5 Reasons Dads Hate “Eco” Water Bottles

Jason Moles — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:48:28 +0000

Why am I pouring all this Haterade on this green initiative? Glad you asked, reader. Here's five reasons we guys absolutely hate "eco" water bottles.

Note To Dad: ‘The Passionate Mom’ Will Change Her Life

Jason Moles — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000

It's never too late to begin parenting the way you want. Find out how to get started with The Passionate Mom: Dare to Parent in Today's World.

Old Spice…That’s Fresh

John — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:31 +0000

As a dad I understand what it means to keep your cool and stay fresh all day long. The pressure of chasing around a toddler and changing a newborn can make any guy not so fresh. Luckily Old Spice is delivering all day freshness….in a bar! Not only are they keeping you fresh all day [...]

Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream – A Night Not Soon Forgotten

Jason Moles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:46:55 +0000

If there's one thing Disney knows how to do, it's make you feel like a kid all over again.

A Few Steps into My Journey and the Path Proves Promising

Jason Moles — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:52:16 +0000

By a show of hands, how many of you will buy diapers or pull-ups this week or pick up a bag of pizza rolls for an after school snack?

The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins With a Single Step – My Total Money Makeover

Jason Moles — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:32:07 +0000

As we’re all prone to do from time to time, I’ve been evaluating my life and trying to figure out how to reach my goals. Some goals we dads have are short-term, like cleaning out the garage or reading The Chronicles of Narnia to the kids this year. Others are a bit more long-term. These [...]

Infographic: Time Spent in Restaurant with a Toddler

Jason Moles — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:14:28 +0000

Remember when you could actually eat in peace and enjoy your meal? Neither do we.

Dad Can Read: The Art of Roughhousing

Jason Moles — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:10:15 +0000

I never knew someone would actually write a book about roughhousing with the kids let alone actually defending the time-honored tradition of putting a toddler in a rear naked choke, but they did.

HowAboutWe for Couples offers great Discounted and Free Dates

John — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:23:05 +0000

My wife and I are expecting our second child in about six weeks. With a soon to be three year old at home, a baby on the way, and a budget to follow we have had to sacrifice some of the things we really enjoy doing. A couple of weeks ago the folks over at [...]

Award-Winning Christmas Book Makes Great Last-Minute Gift

Jason Moles — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:15:41 +0000

As a special for the readers of TheNoobDad, the author is offering the e-book version of Mary's Son: A Tale of Christmas for only $2.99 on Amazon for the month of December!

What is it with kids and birthdays anyway?

Jason Moles — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:08:33 +0000

My birthday is tomorrow. Ugh, right? Not for my kids.

Elf On A Shelf

John — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:56:18 +0000

My son is going to turn 3 on December 30th and this is the first time he is really aware of Christmas, the tree, the lights, the gifts, and Santa Claus. So for the first time in along time I am really excited about the holiday season. His youth innocence an excitement about everything he [...]

Let SpinningLeaf Help Make This Christmas One Not Soon to be Forgotten

Jason Moles — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:26:24 +0000

Forget the gift cards, these are what they really want.

[Infographic] Do Educational Video Games Actually Work?

Jason Moles — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:38:07 +0000

We're pretty sure GTA isn't considered educational, thus the numbers might be flawed.

Fatherly Feature – Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Review

Jason Moles — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:00:17 +0000

You know Marvel from the annual summer box office blockbusters from the past decade including the likes of Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and The Avengers. You also know the intricate and sometimes intertwined storylines of all your favorite characters. But what you probably don’t know is how it all began, who really created your favorite [...]

Infographic: How Do Modern Dads Stack Up?

Jason Moles — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:36:57 +0000

Courtesy of: Online Schools Congrats, you guys! Technorati Tags: dads, Infographic, parenting

10 Things People Should Never Say To A Dad… Ever.

Jason Moles — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:00:34 +0000

They say kids say the darndest things, but the stuff that comes out adult mouths is far more absurd.

‘Captivated’ Review and Giveaway

Jason Moles — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:15:32 +0000

A USA Today article published earlier this year raised a few eyebrows in our media driven, tech-crazed, connected society. The thing that hit the hardest was this: “Research psychologist and computer educator Larry Rosen of California State University, Dominguez Hills, suggests that being so hyperconnected can make us behave as if we have real psychological [...]

Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Guys With Kids’ Misses the Mark

Jason Moles — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:58:14 +0000

'Guys With Kids' spent more time trying to be 'The Office' than it did 'My Wife and Kids.'

The Magic School Bus Turns 25

Jason Moles — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:00:07 +0000

Happy birthday, The Magic School Bus!

IndoctriNation Documentary Review

Jason Moles — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:58 +0000

IndoctriNation hopes to do what 'Bowling for Columbine' did for gun control and what 'Food, Inc.' did for organics - change your perceptions forever. After having watched the documentary, I can say emphatically, "It did."

Most Thoughtful Parents Ever!!!

Jason Moles — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:20:51 +0000

I don't always fly with twin newborns, but when I do I bring earplugs.

Dollar Shave Club: Is it any good?

Jason Moles — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:28:36 +0000

"Winning is like shaving - you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum."