This article written by Contributing Writer Chris Lopez. My mom used to tell me all the time… My dad used to affectionately slap me on the back of the head each time I wasn’t aware… It’s seen as a lack of self-confidence… And yet most of us still do it… We stand in line at the ATM, or while talking to the other dads at our kid’s soccer game or when we’re sitting at our desk in the office. No matter where we are, our posture is terrible! Posture is one of those things that, if not paid any... Read Full Story

I’m very proud to announce that Chris Lopez, aka FitandBusyDad, is officially a Contributing Writer for Discovering Dad.  The positive response Chris’ guest post series Fitness for Dads has received is what inspired me to ask him to join the me and the crew of outstanding writers who post regularly on the site. Chris will continue to write articles about fitness for dads, as well as share his experience and thoughts about what it means to be a good dad. Here’s some additional information... Read Full Story

Thanks to all of you who joined the Discovering Dad Pledge to Vote! This was truly a historic election, and I think everyone will agree that America is about to embark on a new path under the leadership of Barack Obama. Some say this path will be filled with obstacles and challenges that no one leader could ever overcome; others say that a new era of prosperity and peace will be upon us within the next four years. Either way, things are going to change and it is the result of all of you... Read Full Story

This article written by Contributing Writer Tom Bowns. Little kids can get majorly bored. My four-year-old son Michael, when he gets bored (and that’s every night), hops around like a jackrabbit with its tail on fire, bouncing off of this bit of furniture and that, twirling and spinning, knocking over whatever might be in his path. It’s not a pretty sight. Rather than just getting angry at him when he misbehaves, I’ve found that it’s far more productive to engage him in doing something. So... Read Full Story

Welcome to the November 2008 edition of Discovering Dad Blog Carnival. The Discovering Dad Blog Carnival is a monthly carnival that includes fun and informative posts about unique experiences, perspectives and challenges of being a dad. It also includes posts that talk about the impact of dads on the lives of children, spouses and family members, as well as some general parenting posts of interest. Editor’s Pick: Mocha Dad presents Mocha Dad » Learning to Love posted at Mocha Dad.  This is a... Read Full Story

This article written by Contributing Writer Matt Pfingsten. I live in Southern California. There are a LOT of people here, and the population grows exponentially every year. Traffic worsens, smog thickens and violence increases. Why don’t I just come right out and say it? It is packed full-o-people. One would be hard-pressed to find an Angeleno who would actually sign their name to the statement “Yeah, I think LA could handle a few more. It’s kind of boring and quiet here, really. Plus... Read Full Story

Voting is one of the most fundamental and important rights within a democracy.  It is a way to ensure you have a say in who leads our country, states, counties and cities.  As a local elected City Councilman, I can tell you that it is a huge honor to be voted into office by your neighbors and fellow citizens. As a dad, it is important to me that I role model civic responsibility to my kids, and the first and most important way that I do that is by exercising my right to vote.  The second way... 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 Chris Lopez of Fit and Busy Dad.  Chris is a father of four and fitness expert, and I’ve been excited to get to know him better over the past several months.  He is the author of the new... Read Full Story

Thank you to all of the readers who chose to enter the Harry Potter Adventure of a Lifetime Contest.  There were some outstanding adventures shared, which made it very difficult for me to choose the Grand Prize winner.  This fun and exciting contest was sponsored by Scholastic Books. As promised, the Grand Prize winning entry is published below.  Congratulations to Mishi from Secret Agent Mama!!!  The thing I really liked about Mishi’s adventure was that it was about self-discovery, courage... Read Full Story

I grew up in a small town nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland.  It was a coal mining town, and the majority of jobs available were for unskilled labor.  People didn’t make a lot of money, but they did what was necessary to get by and provide the basics for their family.  I saw poverty but not enough to really think about it. When I was 10 years old, my family moved to a suburb of Atlanta so that my dad could get out of the mines and get a better job.  My mom was a school teacher, so... Read Full Story