Thinking About Dad Larry Dell Thursday, March 04 2010 Written by dellDad

The other day I was reviewing the entries we've received for the "A Dad Is... and I'm really pleased with the results.

Just about everyone picked up on the personal, slice of life spirit of the contest. The entries are real life, verbal snapshots, heartfelt memories that speak volumes about the relationship between a father and child. Here are some of my favorites.

written by Charlie Spear, February 18, 2010

Dad is the guy that shows you how to set a toiletseat wax seal and water hookup at no charge on his day off.

 

written by Mikel Frank, February 18, 2010

A Dad is a generous, loving, compassionate, teacher, salesman, broker, partner, farmer, investment banker, husband, brother and proud patriarch.

written by Lynne Tenten, February 19, 2010

A Dad is someone who let's you win at tennis.

 

written by Jeffrey Pompeo, Esq, February 19, 2010

A Dad is someone who listens until you are finished explaining why the damage to the family car he let you borrow is not as bad as it looks.

 

written by Lesley Eringer, February 23, 2010

A Dad is someone who drives you from Albany, New York to New York city every week-end for cello lessons.

 

written by Ellen Kos, March 03, 2010

A Dad is the one person willing to take you to Steeplechase Park and let you ride the mechanical horses, the one ride your mother said was too dangerous for little girls.

 

 

 

Dad News Briefs Larry Dell Monday, March 01 2010 Written by dellDad

Several New Reports on Fatherhood and Parenting

Are you aware of your paternity rights?

According to the Fatherhood Institute many men are not.

 

Do You Know Any Recent Dads Or Dads To Be?

A new book, "I'm Going To Be A Dad, Now What?" may help you navigate that life changing event, and

 

Are You A Hyper Parent? A new article discusses what is becoming a widespread trend.

Click on read more to read all three reports.

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We're looking for video Larry Dell Sunday, February 28 2010 Written by dellDad

Daddy Outpost is looking for video, for the "A Dad Is ... contest.

Tell us on video what you think "A Dad Is... and we'll put it on the site. But make sure you enter a written answer as well. And per previous directions tell everyone you know about the contest. The sooner we get enough quality entries the sooner we can start working on the illustrated page-a-day calendar.

Easiest way to get video to us is to upload it YouTube or one of the other video sites we support and send me the link at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

And while you're in the Hollywood mode take video of the whole family and send that to us as well.

 

Regards,

Larry

 

 

King Kong and Fay Wray Parenting Friday, February 26 2010 Written by TonyT

You’ve got to keep your kids hungry. You’ve got to push them into the cold water to find out if they can swim. Sometimes, you’ve just got to become King Kong and let them be Fay Wray. Sometimes.

I’ve got friends of mine that give their kids everything just because they can. Other folks I know tip toe around their children, not wanting to get in their way, actually a little afraid of the full blown humans they’ve created. There are those who I’ve encountered who want to protect their kids from every Tom, Dick and hairy situation. And a few (God help them) even want to be their kids’ friends.

Look, my love for my kids is unbreakable; it’s death-defying and even deeply religious - I actually see my kids as my ticket to a world without end (amen). But just because I’d die for them and someday will be more content to die because of them, I still never forget that this love for my children has to take the shape and outline of no other love I will ever give.

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