The guilt from relatives is often driven by mythology – watching daytime TV doesn’t make you a child expert. The PC police aren’t much better…
Mark ShatzMay 30, 2020
I’m gaming-challenged. My son made the diagnosis. After watching me push Mario repeatedly to a premature death, I was declared unworthy. “Dad, you suck! Give…
Mark ShatzMay 29, 2020
Finding out that you will become a parent is a special moment. Yet, you won’t fully appreciate the Parenthood Club until your first shopping adventure…
Mark ShatzMay 27, 2020
If you like this blog, then join the 170,000 readers who own a copy of my book, Comedy Writing Secrets (3rd ed). It probably will…
Mark ShatzMay 26, 2020
The parental holiday playlist is lengthy and seemingly never-ending: birthdays, Christmas, and graduations. The easiest and least expensive one is the first anniversary of your…
Mark ShatzMay 25, 2020
McGruff the Crime Dog was bred to promote personal safety. He taught kids preventive awareness with the intent to “take a bite out of crime.”…
Mark ShatzMay 17, 2020
Parents embrace any chance for predictability. Sending a kid to their first day of school is hard. But, the payoff is a set, daily schedule.…
Mark ShatzMay 7, 2020
Unless you’re a parent, it’s hard to appreciate the hassle of transporting an infant. If you want to understand, go bowling. Then, take the bowling…
Mark ShatzMay 1, 2020
