If You’re not Teaching Your Children to Be Financially Independent, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

Financial Independence

Fifty years ago, most parents didn’t have to worry about their kids moving back home after college. If they went to college at all, they graduated, found a job, moved out on their own, got married, and had kids. And most adult children back then were financially a little better off than their … [Read more...]

Winning vs. Getting Better in Youth Sports

Youth Sports

Everyone wants to win. Heck - if you're out there - better make it worthwhile, right? This is something that we understand as adults and parents. However, we also understand the importance of progress. It's something that comes along with time and maturity. As youth athletes, it's something that we … [Read more...]

Easy Canvas Giveaway: June 3rd to June 10th

Easy Canvas Giveaway

At Fatherhood Factor we've always tried to be selective about the products that we promote through this site. If we recommend it them then they're something that we've tried and like. And, if we give it away...well, then we REALLY like it. Such is the case for Easy Canvas Prints. This company … [Read more...]

Caffeinated Dads: A Starbucks Verismo Review

Starbucks Verismo Brewer

If you're like me, the time you spend drinking coffee is a beautiful thing... In the morning, afternoon, evening – it really doesn't matter. It is by far, my beverage of choice. Now, I admit that I may be slightly "Coffee Snob-ish" but there are very few methods of making coffee that I find … [Read more...]

A Mother’s Cringe-Worthy Moments

Cringe-Worthy Moments

Before I had my own children, I had an idea of how parenting would go. I operated under the assumption that I would parent my children to the best of my ability and that would be enough. I believed that my efforts would ensure me happy and obedient children, all the time. I was wrong. It turns … [Read more...]

The Fine Line Between Career Success & Parenting Failure

Career Success & Parenting

Can you really be successful in a career and in parenting at the same time? I suppose that depends on your definition of success. Are we aiming for intrinsic satisfaction or outward achievement? As Seth Godin might say, "Is the work an end to a means or are we concerned about the process — … [Read more...]

What is “The Cloud”? These Kids Know

Smart Kids

Have you ever listened to someone try to explain "The Cloud?" I don't mean your technologist from work. I mean an average person. I can feel the puzzled looks begin to creep over your faces right now. Thankfully I have some answers for you. No longer do you have to reel over that … [Read more...]

A New Year With A Few Less Teeth

Toothless Smiles

A new year with some new resolutions? I know, pretty predicable right... To be honest, I've never really been one to make new year's resolutions. They always seemed kind of pointless to me. I figured, if you need to change something, why not do it in July or September...what's so special about … [Read more...]

A Dad Defined — By His Son

Father & Son

I have been thinking about my dad who passed away many years ago at the young age of sixty eight. Before his death I thought I had finally figured out a way to have a relationship with him. It was all on his terms of course but I did not mind because I wanted to know him, even if it was just a … [Read more...]

Top 10 Cars for Dads

Mini Cooper Countryman

Whether you're a dad who simply needs a car to get from A to B or a petrol-head who loves life in the fast lane, you'll need a practical, reliable car to drive the kids around. Here’s a guide to ten of the very best cars for dads. There's something to suit all families - big and small - so take a … [Read more...]