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One of my favorite things about this blog is the Spotlight On Dads series that runs every Saturday. The profiles of my fellow dads are both insightful and interesting, and they're definitely worth revisiting. If you missed any of the Spotlights, here's a link to all of the ones featured thus far: Spotlight on Dads - Ed Lamaze (Zoe's Dad) Spotlight on Dads - Jim Lin (The Busy Dad Blog) Spotlight on Dads - Jason Roth (Roth Family Adventures) Spotlight on Dads - Chuck Houghton (D is for Dad) Spotlight on Dads - Scott Lancaster (DIY Father) Spotlight on Dads - Dana Glazer (Evolution ... Read Full Story

Spotlight on Dads is a weekly series from Discovering Dad that features involved fathers from around the world. The objective of the series is to inspire fathers to connect and learn from one another, while also deconstructing the stereotype of fathers as 'second' parents. This week's spotlight shines on Dana Glazer from New Jersey, who writes about his experiences as a dad at The Evolution of Dad . Tell a little about yourself. It's amazing how many different things we can be to so many people. I'm a man of many hats (quite literally, too). Here are a few of 'em: Filmmaker - currently ... Read Full Story

Spotlight on Dads is a weekly series from Discovering Dad that features involved fathers from around the world. The objective of the series is to inspire fathers to connect and learn from one another, while also deconstructing the stereotype of fathers as 'second' parents. This week's spotlight shines on Tyler Wainright from Memphis, Tennessee, who writes about his experiences as a dad at Building Camelot . Tell a little about yourself. My name is Tyler Wainright. I'm married to my beautiful wife Mandy, and we have one daughter who is 2 & 1/2. We are expecting another little girl at the end of July. ... Read Full Story

I love to roughhouse with my kids. It's a fun way to connect and let them know that I care about them. Chasing, tackling, tickling and safely tossing them around never fails to get a laugh. My wife Lori thinks that it gets the kids too riled up. I think she just wants to make sure nothing gets broken, including me or the kids. I have to admit there have been a few times with both Chani and Ty things got out of hand. There was one time I accidentally tossed Chani into a garbage can. It didn't hurt her, but it sure did ... Read Full Story

Dads tend to be more solitary parents, seemingly preferring to do things alone with the kids rather than going out in groups. It's not very often that you hear about 'Daddy Play Groups' or SAHD gatherings, although they do exist. So, why is it that dads don't do many group activities with each other and their kids? Because they don't like to sit around talking (gossiping) for hours, and kids don't enjoy hearing conversations about politics, money or sports. Dads like to do things, not talk about them. Here's 10 Fun Group Activities for Dads and Kids : 1. Swimming - it can be ... Read Full Story