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It’s not my fault that you take no responsibility

January 15, 2012

OK son, it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions. You say it so often it’s become a single word: itsnotmyfault. Well guess what: that’s actually five words. Let me break it down for you: it n. The thing I’m pissed about. is v. Short for “is the opposite of what you’re telling me.” not adv. […]

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? […]