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LEGO submissions Letter Original
Lego, Parenting, The Notes

I Lied To My Son About His LEGO Creation And It Was A Really Good Idea

The book also makes mention that if LEGO likes a creation enough, there’s a possibility of turning the LEGO submission into an actual set.

By ChrisIlluminatiNovember 14, 2018November 15, 2018Leave a comment
good parent parenting tip #388
The Notes

Parenting Tip #387 – Be A Good Parent To ALL Kids

I hope other parents learn a lesson from this story. Be a good parent. To ALL kids. 

By ChrisIlluminatiOctober 9, 2018October 9, 2018Leave a comment
never say this to your wife
Opinion

Never Say This To Your Wife When The Kids Keep You Both Up All Night

After getting up in the middle of the night to take care of his infant daughter, dad and author Clint Edwards muttered something to his wife when returning to bed. …

By MWAB EditorsSeptember 29, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment
path to change parenting advice #374
The Notes

Parenting Tip #374 – The Proven Path To Change Is Covered In Eggshells

It was the last egg. It was my breakfast. It’s on the floor.

By ChrisIlluminatiSeptember 6, 2018October 11, 2018Leave a comment
listening to your gut Parenting Tip 373
The Notes

Parenting Tip #373 – Listening To Your Gut Is Important

If something seems wrong, it’s probably wrong. If it feels off, it’s probably not all in your head.

By ChrisIlluminatiSeptember 4, 2018Leave a comment
Naval Academy requirements acceptance Karl and Noah
Opinion

Is Your Kid Considering The Naval Academy? Here’s Advice From The Dad Of A Midshipman

Karl Smith knew next to nothing about the US Naval Academy until his son earned an appointment to become part of the Class of 2020.

By ChrisIlluminatiAugust 31, 2018October 11, 20184 Comments
Parenting

21 Things About Me You Probably Don’t Know

Here are 21 things about me you probably don’t know unless you’re related, are secretly writing my biography or have run into me while I’m drunk. 

By ChrisIlluminatiAugust 20, 2018January 28, 20194 Comments
kids talk when you're not listening
The Notes

Parenting Tip #368 – Kids Talk When You’re Not Listening

Kids talk when you’re not listening. Sometimes they talk about people they know, people they’ve created, or play pretend using real-life situations. My 5-year-old daughter didn’t think I was listening…or maybe…

By ChrisIlluminatiAugust 14, 2018Leave a comment
Kids Meals Are Crap Parenting Tip #365
The Notes

Parenting Tip #365 – Kids Under 10 Eat Crap

Have you ever taken a moment to taste some of the food restaurants pass off as kids meals? Not the places that just make smaller portions of regular meals, I’m…

By ChrisIlluminatiJuly 24, 2018September 30, 20181 Comment
Summer Camp Parenting Note #362
The Notes

Parenting Tip #362 – Summer Camp Crusty

Why are you so clean? Are you ditching camp and going to the mall?

By ChrisIlluminatiJuly 19, 2018September 30, 2018Leave a comment
life-changing advice dad
Parenting

What Honest & Life-Changing Advice Did Your Dad Give You?

Happy-go-lucky coach and fashion icon, Bill Belichick, recently sat down with CNBC to discuss what he does with the bottom halves of all the sweatshirts sleeves he hacks off and…

By ChrisIlluminatiApril 21, 2017August 7, 201822 Comments
Postpartum Depression In Men
Opinion

Why Postpartum Depression In Men Is Very Real

Recently, a Reddit user posted this question to the r/Daddit section: My husband and I are parents of a very cute 18 mo little girl. Since her birth, my husband…

By ChrisIlluminatiJanuary 8, 2016September 13, 20184 Comments

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