9 things to do with your kids when the power’...
It’s 9:15 AM. Or maybe it’s 8:25 PM. It doesn’t matter. Time has no meaning anymore—the power’s out and you’ve become one with the darkness. Where y
The pitfalls of pinterest parenting
Remember libraries? When you needed to know about something, you went to the library and found a book on said something. Then, you read the book, got what was likely professional a
Best lotion for new dads
Okay, I know what you’re thinking: why does a dad need lotion? Baby books tell you a lot. (I’m guessing. I didn’t read any.) But you know what nobody warns you ab
Welcome to daddhism
Readers of The Thrifty Dad, you’ve likely noticed by now that the site has a slightly different appearance. (Not to mention the different URL, logo, name, format, and everyth
Big Changes for The Thrifty Dad
The Thrifty Dad’s been kicking around for a few years now. While things have been mostly great, things have also been slow moving. I could go on and on about the reasons behi
How to Reconnect with an Aloof Teen
The more you try to connect, the more they pull away. The teen years are about expressing independence, but it’s hurtful when your teen wants assert their independence fro
Humans Need Maintenance, Too: Parenting, Therapy, ...
I often tell my son that a big part of life is how you react to it. This advice rings true for a lot of situations in life. You can’t always control if your car breaks down, but
Feeling Unmotivated Working From Home? This Could ...
Working from home is strange. It’s strange for people adopting it out of necessity, and it’s strange for those that have been doing it for years. You get used to it ove
Road Trips with Toddlers: 13 Tips for Surviving Yo...
After our first road trip with a newborn I remember thinking, “Never again.” After a few more journeys we learned how to handle road trips with a newborn and felt like
Quick Financial Advice For New Parents
Kids cost a lot of money, so what’s the best way for a parent to manage? Even the most financially savvy people can find themselves at sea when becoming new parents. By taking an
