This November, the US will elect a new President to a four-year term. But to get down to that two-person race (Or will it be three? Keep reading!), we first must go through the primary process. Ben MartinBen Martin is […]
Review: Flip Video Ultra
The latest gadget I’ve purchased is the Flip Video Ultra, a small, cheap (around $139), easy-to-use, video camera that you can easily take with you wherever you go.
Eight Parenting Resolutions for ‘08
Who you are matters more than what you do. This simple truth is the hinge upon which all your parenting techniques swing. Yet this fundamental fact eludes far too many parents. Don’t let it happen to you. Make this the […]
The 2007 At-Home Dad Convention
Hello fellow at-home dads, we are back from the 2007 At-Home Dad Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. It was a great event seeing so many committed at home dads there to hone their skills and to interact with their […]
Speaking From Experience: Norman Leenhouts
“Speaking From Experience” is a new series of articles from THE FATHER LIFE interviewing men who have been successful at both career and family and whose lessons learned can be of use to the rest of us! Ben MurphyBen Murphy, […]
Spotlight: Danny Evans, Dad Gone Mad
Our “spotlight” articles take a minute to highlight someone in the community of dads who we at THE FATHER LIFE think is noteworthy. This time around we’re shining the spotlight on Danny Evans, one of the three finalists in the […]
A Father’s Voice: “No Patch” She Said, “No Patch”
Yesterday while I was getting ready to put the eye patch on my 20 month old daughter, Jordyn, she looked right at me, shook her head and said, “No patch.” I wanted to congratulate her on putting that sentence together […]
Kids Book Review: The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving

It’s easy to lose the spirit of the Christmas season in the midst of all of the shopping and planning for the upcoming holiday. Buying this and ordering that, I’m reminded of Linus bemoaning how we have “gone commercial” in […]
Dads, Kids, and Video Games
The image of a video gamer has changed over time. We no longer think of video gamers as friendless college boys alone in their rooms. Today’s video gamers are boys and girls of all ages. Even dads and moms play […]
Fashion Advice: Tips for Winter Dress Shoe Care
Jeff, Here’s the deal. I’m tired of seeing my dress shoes ruined every winter. They get wet, they get salt stains, they just get ruined. What can I do to protect these shoes that won’t take a lot of time? […]
Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: Having faced postpartum (“post-birth” in plain English) depression in both my mother and my wife, I’ve seen how difficult it is for a new mother to even recognize the problem, let alone determine what to do about it. […]