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Bait and Switch
Bait and Switch
Toddlers would make excellent used car salesmen
Sumip Patel
Mar 1, 2019
Best Reads of 2018
Best Reads of 2018
Last year, I recommitted to reading more. Here’s a list of the most interesting, enlightening, and entertaining reads of 2018.
Sumip Patel
Jan 25, 2019
Let’s Make Daylight Savings Permanent
Let’s Make Daylight Savings Permanent
Prop 7 passed! The Digital Dad explains why we need permanent DST in California.
Sumip Patel
Jan 4, 2019
Fresh Meat
Fresh Meat
How nursery school initiation is like prison and what this may reveal about our “true being.”
Sumip Patel
Nov 2, 2018
Archives
What’s In A Name?
What’s In A Name?
Parents put a lot of effort into coming up with the perfect baby name. Does it really matter?
Sumip Patel
Oct 12, 2018
I Quit Fantasy Football And So Can You!
I Quit Fantasy Football And So Can You!
Technology has ruined fantasy football
Sumip Patel
Aug 24, 2018
Dear Mom and Dad
Dear Mom and Dad
A letter from my daughter
Sumip Patel
Jul 27, 2018
Non Sequitur: Hiring More Police To Catch Traffic Violators
Non Sequitur: Hiring More Police To Catch Traffic Violators
It seems economically feasible, so what am I missing?
Sumip Patel
Jul 13, 2018
Why I Started Writing Again
Why I Started Writing Again
…and why you should consider it, too
Sumip Patel
Jul 6, 2018
Modern Family Saved My Marriage
Modern Family Saved My Marriage
Thanks Phil Dunphy!
Sumip Patel
Jun 28, 2018
Toddler Food Power Rankings
Toddler Food Power Rankings
The definitive guide to kids’ favorite foods
Sumip Patel
Jun 21, 2018
Coach’s Clipboard: Defense
Coach’s Clipboard: Defense
Parenting is a lot like playing defense in basketball. Let’s break down the film.
Sumip Patel
Jun 14, 2018
In Support of Paternity Leave
In Support of Paternity Leave
It’s the 21st century — Why dads and moms deserve better parental leave coverage
Sumip Patel
Jun 7, 2018
Parenting is Like: “Crimson Tide”
Parenting is Like: “Crimson Tide”
As Gene Hackman says, “You don’t just fight battles when everything is hunky-dory.”
Sumip Patel
Jun 3, 2018
I’m Back…Maybe
I’m Back…Maybe
Because I have even more energy and free time now that I have two kids.
Sumip Patel
May 29, 2018
The Dog Days of Parenting
The Dog Days of Parenting
It’s 100 degrees outside, baby’s sleep pattern has gone to s***. Yep, these are the dog days of parenting.
Sumip Patel
Jun 21, 2017
NBA Finals Preview: Digital Dad Edition
NBA Finals Preview: Digital Dad Edition
The Warriors are going to win, so let’s spend some time discussing the real key questions
Sumip Patel
Jun 2, 2017
Parenting WTF #4: Nasal Aspirators
Parenting WTF #4: Nasal Aspirators
How does sucking snot out of someone’s nose with a straw sound?
Sumip Patel
May 17, 2017
Car Seats Are Annoying
Car Seats Are Annoying
Yea, I said it…and I’ve developed a scorecard to help determine when it’s ok to keep the baby out of it.
Sumip Patel
May 6, 2017
Cold Plates and Bread Crust
Cold Plates and Bread Crust
Eating meals with a baby is just different. Get used to it.
Sumip Patel
May 2, 2017
Parenting WTF #3: Cake Smash
Parenting WTF #3: Cake Smash
If I was king of the world for a day, I would make “cake smashes” a capital offense.
Sumip Patel
Apr 18, 2017
Parenting Hack #2: Google Photos
Parenting Hack #2: Google Photos
Get it. Use it. Never worry about losing your photos again.
Sumip Patel
Apr 12, 2017
My Baby Girl is a Carnivore
My Baby Girl is a Carnivore
Daddy’s dream is coming true
Sumip Patel
Apr 8, 2017
Parenting WTF #2: Baby Probiotics
Parenting WTF #2: Baby Probiotics
Sometimes we do things that make me say “Seriously?!?!” Baby probiotics is one of them.
Sumip Patel
Apr 5, 2017
Parenting WTF #1: Baby Toothpaste
Parenting WTF #1: Baby Toothpaste
Sometimes we do things that make me say “Seriously?!?!” Baby toothpaste is one of them.
Sumip Patel
Mar 27, 2017
Dear 49ers: See you in 5 years
Dear 49ers: See you in 5 years
I never thought I’d stop watching sports. Then my daughter was born.
Sumip Patel
Mar 23, 2017
Parenting Hack #1: The System
Parenting Hack #1: The System
I’m not talking about negging, but the solution to your baby-induced sleep woes
Sumip Patel
Mar 20, 2017
Back Pain
Back Pain
I will never make fun of old people again
Sumip Patel
Mar 16, 2017
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