Parenting Blog

This was our first episode where you get to learn a little bit about the originating American Dad Podcast hosts. We are American Dad’s who talk about parenting and being a father in the United States. Since this episode was recorded just prior to Halloween, we talk about what we plan to …

Since I still have the belief that I will revamp the American Dad Podcast into something great someday and because I want to keep the original podcasts with Chris and Luka I will be bringing over the posts and podcast episodes over to the Overprotective Parents blog and will be …

Ya know it wasn’t but about 12 years ago I was a specimen of strength and manliness.  I worked out frequently, I could run 2 miles in 15 minutes  and I could bench press over 250 pounds.    There wasn’t very much I couldn’t do at 25 years of age.  With …

An interesting story was re-reported by UPI that made me want to stand up and clap for the state of Texas.  In Texas a hearing will be held to determine whether to remove a pregnant woman,  Marlise Munoz from life support.    Marlise has been determined to be brain dead.  Apparently …

I remember my brother mentioning to me how he wanted to be the parent that supported teachers with their decisions rather than challenge them every time his child disagreed with something, or they received a bad grade.  It can be tough to be a parent these days.  For some reason …

My wife directed me to Jarrid Wilson’s blog post entitled I’m Dating Someone Even Though I am Married.  It’s a subtle hint as to the type of man I need to be. There is a bit of trickery with the title as it makes you think one thing and then …

If you are looking for a fun and educational iPad app for children and the family in general then I believe that the Human Body iPad app fits the bill. The application allows you to build individual profiles for each person and pick whether you want to play the app …

Just when I think I got this parenting thing figured out.  Just when I think I haven’t missed anything.  Just when I think I know all the strengths and weaknesses of my children I realize how much more there is to learn.   It has actually been through my children participating …

I could never actually eat my children’s Halloween candy but I could sure pretend I did like these parents did.  A ton of parents share their children’s reaction when they tell them they ate all of their candy.  So very funny.

The nerve or (censored expletive) of some of the kids I see these days never ceases to amaze me.  Kids talk back to adults or will blatantly do things they know they shouldn’t do as if to test the people around them. You can chalk this up to many things.  …