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• 19 Things My Kid Has Eaten Since He Last Had a Vegetable

  

  As parents, one of the most common struggles is getting our kids to eat. To eat healthy. To eat what’s set before them. To eat at all.My son’s mealtime issues... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Year of Loss, a Year of Life, Stepping Forward

  

  One year ago today I lost my friend Oren Miller, and the absence of his voice and his friendship is still as profound.I think of him often, particularly of his... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• For Your Consideration, This Guy

  

  If you’re in the parent blogging community, you may be familiar with the Iris Awards. If not, it’s kind of like the Oscars of parent blogging — minus the millio... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Brains, Schmains: How About Some Zombie S’mores!

  

  S’mores are just about the most perfect snack. First, there’s the simplicity of them: chocolate + marshmallows + graham crackers; heat, eat, repeat.They’re... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• An Adoptive Dad Reviews ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’

  

  Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG, 95 minutes) Moviegoers: Daddy (46), Papa (48), Jon (6) Individual Reviews: Daddy ★★★★, Papa... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Growing Pains

  

  I slowly pushed and contorted my way out of the car, minding the door against a bank of snow, eyeing the slick of ice under my left foot. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• ‘Snapdad’ Creates Adorable Masterpieces While Baby Sleeps

  

  One of the first things new parents learn is the art of getting baby to sleep. And by “learn,” I mean reading books, scouring the Internet, texting your friends... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The 50 Greatest Superhero TV Theme Songs of All Time: #1-10

  

  At long last… the Top 10. As with much of the list, this final batch is a mix of expected crowd-pleasers and personal favorites. I toiled long and hard on it, s... Read more

  Posted on 05 January 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Deaf Husband Learns He’s Going to Be a Dad, and It’s a Beautiful Thing

  The skeptic in me grows weary from the barrage of über-personal things shared on social media (which I realize is ironic, coming from a blogger). However, I... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Designer Daddy’s Top 15 Blog Posts of 2015

  

  2015 was quite a year for me, for my family, and for several communities to which I belong. A flurry of sticky-note success; a milestone in equality; venturing... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• My Favorite Superhero Wears Pink

  

  Through nearly every phase of my life, comic books and superheroes have been a source of entertainment, enlightenment, and inspiration. Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ SuperLunchNotes… Now for Sale!

  

  STAR WARS WEEK IS FINALLY HERE! Star Wars: The Force Awakens will finally debut this Friday in the U.S., and our family is as giddy as a Gungan! And I can’t... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Our Holiday Newsletter: 12 Days of Christmas, Unfiltered

  

  It’s been a banner year for same-sex parents. Marriage equality finally became the law of the land; and as marriages increased, so have the number of LGBT... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Photo Card Companies & LGBT Families: Happy Holidays Or Bah Humbug?

  

  Two years ago I examined how major photo card companies failed to represent LGBT families even once in their holiday photo cards. Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Thousands of Foster Kids to Benefit From Boycott of American Girl

  

  Amaya signs copies of American Girl magazine and meets new fans at Comfort Cases packing parties.Earlier this month I shared the story of 11-year-old Amaya,... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hasbro Star Wars Family Game Night: Which Character Are You?

  

  Designer Daddy participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Hasbro. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Turning Hatred into Love: One American Girl & Her Forever Family

  

  Five years ago today, a young girl named Amaya was legally adopted by her foster parents.Two weeks ago, Amaya was featured in American Girl magazine. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Stellar New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Character Posters Revealed

  

  I know, I know — another freakin’ Star Wars thing. I was beginning to tire of the never-ending hype machine, too. But with these new character posters for The... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• What If ‘The Peanuts Movie’ Starred Real, Live Actors?

  

  As a lifelong fan of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang, I’m more than a little excited about The Peanuts Movie. However, other than the holiday specials, the... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The 50 Greatest Superhero TV Theme Songs of All Time: #11-20

  

  We’re getting so close I can taste it — and it tastes like…spinach?!? It’s the penultimate chunk of the 50 GREATEST SUPERHERO TV THEME SONGS OF ALL TIME!. . .... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2015 FAMILY, PARENTING