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How to potty train your child in time for Senior Prom
Welcome to another instalment of WTF Wednesday where you provide the questions and I provide other stuff. Today’s question comes to us from nevercontrary who writes: Dear IBMP, I am about to start potty training my daughter. Any tips, advice, or suggestions? Nevercontrary, it’s interesting that you’re looking for ways to get your child to use […]
Posted in: Advice (bad)
Please don’t let me become that grandparent
December 30, 2011
Having just spent the prior week at your Grandmother’s, I have amassed quite a bit of material about which to blog. At 80-something and 90-something, your Grandmother and Grandfather are very good predictors of what you could expect from me when I get older (yes, there are older people than me, son). I say “could” […]
Posted in: I've become my parents, Things you should know
Why dog ownership is good preparation for having children
December 28, 2011
Welcome to this week’s instalment of WTF Wednesday where I don’t need to be an expert; I just need to know more than you. This week’s question comes from a good friend who writes: Dear IBMP, Is getting a dog good preparation for having kids? Yes, of course getting a dog is good preparation for […]
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The real reason you cannot help parroting your parents.
December 21, 2011
Welcome to another installment of WTF Wednesday, where all warrantees have long since expired. Today’s question comes from Paulkellis (@paulkellis) who writes: Dear IBMP, Why is it when we hear our parents’ voices coming out of our mouths, we can’t stop it? Sometimes we don’t even try. So, why are we astonished when it happens? […]
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Fresh batch of favorite tweets!
December 17, 2011
Here’s the latest round of favorite tweets from @IBecameMyDad. Have a great weekend, folks! Oh, and as always, if you’re wondering how to read a tweet? Check out this simple guide. Freshness dated December 16, 2011 On Random Thoughts I feel the need to point out that “A-mile-a-minute” is only 60 mph. Go a mile a […]
Posted in: Tweets
The evolution of embarrassment: why parents embarrass their children
December 14, 2011
Welcome to this week’s WTF Wednesday where you ask questions and I don’t. Today’s question comes anonymously through the magic of the internet. Dear IBMP, Why do parents embarrass their children? We recently answered a question about why children feel the need to embarrass their parents. It seems it’s time to tackle the other […]
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