Aug 02 2011

Tip: Give Your Kids A Bedtime

Go The F To Sleep

This tip is very important, and one that I’m surprised more parents don’t follow. You should give your kids a bedtime.

In other words, avoid ever having to say Go The F**k To Sleep. Read more »


Jul 26 2011

Sorry Environment, Camp Towels Need Scent

Tide Original Scent with ActiLift

I know that we’re supposed to be all natural and green and whatever. And I am. Sometimes. But I have to say this: sorry environment. Camp towels need scented laundry detergent. Read more »


Jul 06 2011

Tip: Don’t Touch Other People’s Kids

A Very Touching Book for Little People and for Big People

I personally don’t touch other people’s kids. If it’s the child of a friend, obviously that’s different. But as a general rule, I don’t walk up to children I don’t know and pat them on the head or touch them in any way.

So when I saw a post at CafeMom‘s The Stir, I thought I should make it an official DaddyTipDon’t Touch Other People’s Kids. Read more »


Jul 05 2011

Tip: Don’t Let Your Kids Go To Film School

The Portable Film School book

Is it time to go back to past generation dreams of “my son, the doctor”? (Or daughter. Past generations could be a tad sexist.) Not sure about that, but we do have a tip for parents: don’t let your kids go to film school.

That’s the impression one gets from an article in today’s New York Times. Film school applications are way up, but jobs in the industry are way down. In fact, Read more »


Jun 28 2011

When Breast Milk Attacks

Medela Swing Breast Pump

Breast Pump or WMD?

Next on Fox — When Breast Milk Attacks. Don’t act you like you wouldn’t watch that show. Breast milk attacks actually happen — one recently, another last year.

UPDATE: at the bottom, an update about why spit and breast milk are not the same thing. Seriously, I make a really good point.

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Jun 17 2011

Christine Coppa interviews Adrian Grenier [Daddy Issues]

Adrian Grenier Shot in the Dark DVD

Friend of DaddyTips Christine Coppa interviewed Adrian Grenier for Parenting.com. Why are we telling you this? Several reasons. Read more »


Jun 16 2011

A New Twist on Bubbles [Toys]

Super Miracle Bubbles Premium Plus Laser Bubble Blaster

Bubbles are fun. Kids love bubbles, dad loves bubbles — well, this one does. If you’re bored with the same ol’ plastic wand and sick of cheap bottles that spill everywhere, Imperial Toys has a new twist on bubbles.

The company was kind enough to send us a few samples to try out. We’re fans. Here’s what we… I mean the kids… played with. Read more »