Fathers Teach, Guide, And Exercise

As a parent, your exercise routine is likely fulfilled by chasing down your child on a daily basis. However, fatherhood comes with the additional concern of making sure your young one is staying fit as well. An active child is usually running, jumping or climbing. Though these can be worrisome activities for parents, it’s important…

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5 Reasons To Let Dad Take Care Of The Kids

It may be natural for moms to rush to meet every need their kids have. Women are nurturers by nature, after all. But dads have a lot to offer in all phases of parenting, too. Take a look at these reasons to let dad handle the kids more.

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Tips for Teaching Children About Gratitude

It is the season of thanksgiving and in a society generally felt to be overly entitled it falls on parents (including dads) to teach their children about gratitude. Today I’ve tried to gather some of my thoughts around ideas and ways we can help our kids show a little more thanks.

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Review Of The Ridgid X4 5pc Lithium-Ion Combo Kit

For several years I have worked as a finishing carpenter installing custom closets, crown molding, doors, and trim. I love me a set of power tools and now that I am a stay at home dad, I was in search of an all around good set of power tools that have what it takes to to keep up.

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How to Winterize Your Home

As winter approaches and temperatures begin to drop, it is important to prepare your home for the cold months that lie ahead. Preparing in advance may save you money, time, work and stress later. Follow these steps to prepare your home for winter.

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Should Children Be Paid An Allowance?

Recently my wife and I have been weighing the idea of giving our children some sort of allowance. My wife and I had different experiences with money growing up but both our parents attempted to teach us financial skills and the value of hard work and savings. As we have been discussing the pros and cons

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Finding Motivation in Being a Dad

Life sure has a funny way of throwing curveballs in your direction doesn’t it? One of the reasons I created representingdads.com is to establish a place where fathers can express their feelings, emotions, passions, traditions, and motivation. I feel so strongly that we as dads can share learning moments in life, good or bad, so…

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