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Five benefits to keeping your child on a leash.

January 11, 2012

Welcome to another edition of WTF Wednesday where we give really good Bad advice. This week’s question comes from Matthew Peregoy, a.k.a, @realmattdaddy, proud owner of The Real Matt Daddy blog, who writes: Dear IBMP, Do you think that it’s okay to use a toddler backpack leash thingy? Matt, like all useless information, the answer […]

How to potty train your child in time for Senior Prom

January 4, 2012

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]