Daddy by Default Says No to Potty Training

If You’re Happy and You Know It S#!T Your Pants!

I used to think potty training was immensely interesting, and that was to say I found it interesting that one had to “train” a child to use a toilet when he needed to relieve himself. After the last few days, I have completely changed my tune, but it’s not what you think. More on that [...]

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Blogin2011 - An Open Letter to the 2012 Presidential Candidates

An Open Letter to Our 2012 Presidential Candidates

Today, across the country, mothers and fathers are participating in the first ever BlogIn, by posting a letter similar to the one you will read below. We raise our voices in this online forum, with the hope our 2012 presidential candidates are listening and will consider the needs and desires of millions of families across [...]

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Crazy Things Parents Text - Book Giveaway from Daddy by Default

Crazy Things Parents Text – Book Giveaway

I’m happy to announce another great giveaway here at Daddy by Default. This one is for the book Crazy Things Parents Text by Stephen and Wayne Miltz, and it is absolutely hilarious. I wouldn’t do a giveaway unless I tested the product myself, and I can honestly say this book cracked me up.  Not that I tested [...]

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A New Culture of Shopping Awareness – Blog Product Reviews

Both men and women love to get a good deal on a product.  Sure, we typically buy different products and that is one of the reasons we shop differently. Most guys I know would probably pay $8,000 for a working Star Wars Light Saber signed by George Lucas, and most women wouldn’t.  Along the same [...]

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Crazy Things Parents Text Book Review from Daddy by Default

Crazy Things Parents Text

This article, which I wrote, was first published as Book Review: Crazy Things Parents Text by Stephen and Wayne Miltz on Blogcritics. But I liked the book so much, I contacted the author’s reps and we’re doing a giveaway on Daddy by Default. More about that at the end of the post. Crazy Things Parents [...]

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The Unbreakable Collar - Baby Products that Don't Exist, But Should

Baby Products That Don’t Exist, But Should #5 – The Unbreakable Collar

Most children under 2 years old like to be held, especially by their mommy or daddy.  If they hear a strange noise, they run to you. If they see something that scares them, or when they’re hungry, tired, bored, or need changed – they want to be picked up. And what’s the first thing they [...]

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I feel naked without my watch!

I Feel Naked Without My Watch

I’m not a big jewelry guy. I don’t wear necklaces, bracelets, charms, or earrings. The one thing I do wear all the time is my watch. Believe it or not, in my life, I’ve had only four watches, and three of them I still own. The funny thing is, I never bought a single one [...]

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List of Email Scams and How to Avoid Them

Email Scams and How to Avoid Them

Our parents’ generation has a love/hate relationship with computers and everything that goes along with them; like using a mouse, downloading pictures from digital cameras, that funny little thing called the interwebs, and, of course, email. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve reinstalled windows on my dad’s computer after bloatware and viruses [...]

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Pros and Cons of Throwing Your Child a First Birthday Party

Pros and Cons of Baby’s First Birthday Party

Our daughter’s first birthday party is finally over.  She had a great time, we had a great time, and all the kids who attended had a great time…I think.  It’s so hard to tell with all that crying and blood. Anyway, there’s no more planning to do, no more phone calls, no more goodie bags [...]

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Looking Back on Baby's First Year

Baby’s First Year – A Retrospective with Photos

My daughter turned 1 year old just three days ago, and this weekend will be her first birthday party. Over the last month, I’ve been asking people on the interwebs for birthday party theme ideas, and most of the ideas offered have been absolutely horrible, if not illegal in most states. Thanks for that, by [...]

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Too Big for Stroller - Daddy by Default Site of the Week

Site of the Week: Too Big For Stroller

Daddy by Default’s Site of the Week is Too Big For Stroller, which features pictures of kids who are clearly too big to be riding in strollers, and also a few kids who probably shouldn’t be in a Baby Bjorn either.   I found this site a few months ago and laughed my ass off. Just browse TooBigForStroller [...]

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Dr. Seuss Ebook 3 Pack Giveaway from Daddy by Default and Oceanhouse Media

Dr. Seuss Ebook 3-Pack Giveaway

I can’t say enough great things about Oceanhouse Media’s apps for kids, particularly its amazing collection of ebooks for all ages of children – even the big kids called mom and dad. That’s what makes my current giveaway so exciting. Daddy by Default has partnered with Oceanhouse Media to giveaway 3 ebooks from the Dr. [...]

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First Birthday Party Planning - A Dad's Point of View

First Birthday Party Planning – A Dad’s Point of View

This is a guest post by Adam Roberts, a writer, author, blogger and dad.  He shares his knowledge of being in the trenches of parenthood, after successfully raising twin boys.  He brings home the bacon by freelance writing for Storkie. It’s kind of funny how I will never be able to remember my own 1st [...]

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