How Do You Explain Rob Ford’s Behaviour To Your Kids?

I must say, I’m happy my kids are not old enough to be asking what crack cocaine is and why our mayor, Rob Ford, is smoking it. I can’t imagine this is an easy explanation for parents. Do you answer with brute honesty? Do you deflect to another topic? Do you make something up? If […]

Casting Call for Dad Documentary Series in Toronto

I’ve been contacted by a Toronto-based production company looking for dads to participate in a documentary series in Toronto. The series aims to explore the changing roles of dads in modern families. If you are a renegade dad who likes to shatter “traditional social roles,” I urge you to read the casting call below and […]

Kid-Certified Toronto Restaurants: Spring Sushi

When you have children, speed is key when ordering and receiving food at a restaurant. Spring Sushi, which is located on the 5th floor of 10 Dundas Street in Toronto (Young Dundas Square), has this process down to an art. The moment you walk in and are seated is the moment you can start ordering and […]

Toronto Museum and Arts Pass Program (MAPS)

Wandering around Toronto with your children in the summer is so much fun. Every neighbourhood has its own unique characteristics and every weekend is a different festival (or 3). You do NOT need to spend a lot of money to entertain your children. A Toronto library card is your key to FREE arts and culture! Seriously, all […]

Kid-Certified Toronto Restaurants: Pizzeria Libretto

Are you a Toronto parent looking for a hip, quality restaurant that you can take your kids to? If so, Pizzeria Libretto may be what you’re looking for. Pizzeria Libretto specializes in Neapolitan thin-crust pizza using fresh, local ingredients. Their pizzas are cooked in their ridiculously hot wood-fired ovens. These ovens are able to cook pizzas […]

A Letter To 2013 Toronto Blue Jays Fans

Dear 2013 Toronto Blue Jays fans, I’m not sure if you have thought about this yet or not, but we have a major predicament for the 2013 season. Sure the roster looks amazing, but did you realize we now have 2 Josés? Who will we be chanting for when we sing “José, José, José…” (to […]

Ultrasound Experience for Dads in Toronto: Round 2

It’s time for round 2! Will we or won’t we find out the sex of our child? Will it be a better dad experience than last time (click here for my previous experience). Oh the suspense. This time things are different — I don’t expect to be allowed into the ultrasound room immediately; I don’t believe […]

Roberto Alomar Signs My Hat in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

It was May 3rd, 1993. The Blue Jays had recently won their 1st World Series and were now starting the 1993 season (which they would also win). Somehow the Jays management had arranged for the Blue Jays to come to Regina, Saskatchewan on an off-day to play an exhibition game. My childhood best-friend and I couldn’t […]

A Christmas Caper

There’s nothing like a good caper… except for maybe a Christmas caper. I believe Christmas capers are actually a step above regular capers because of their festive nature. The particular caper I am going to tell you about can be summed by the picture you are looking at. What do you see? Christmas [check] Coffee […]

Amazing Home-Brew Beer Experience at Fermentations

I’ve been meaning to brew a batch of beer at Fermentations on the Danforth since I first heard about the place 4 years ago. Unfortunately, I never got my act together to make it in. My wonderful sister and brother-in-law, however, recently bought me a gift certificate which gently nudged me towards making my dreams a […]