Got any tricks to help your kids with homework and test-taking? Joe shares one here.

Joe Hage writes, “Parents and children, don’t worry if Junior’s grades aren’t up to snuff. His or her success in life won’t depend on them.”

Little loving reminders can mean a lot to your child. What little extra can you do today?

Life’s Third Rule by Dad-o-Matic author Joe Hage.

Joe Hage uses Twitter to capture gems like “I don’t like getting punished and I hate it!”

The circumstances of your life … how much money you have, what you’ve got going on at home … That’s no excuse for not trying.

In this, Joe Hage’s most important Dad-o-Matic entry to date, Joe introduces you to three young victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Only two lived.

Ever think ‘I should write that down’ when your child says something funny? Joe Hage uses Twitter for that. Click here for his third installment.

I use Twitter for that. Here’re some Tweet-worthy comments from my boys.

It occurred to me that these are Zachary’s Wonder Years. How will he remember them?

Joe Hage uses Twitter to record the funny things his kids say. Give it a try.

In Dad’s Life Lessons On The Wall, I shared an easy and loving way to teach your child important life lessons. Perhaps one of my lessons is one of yours?
Rule #2: Negative thoughts eat away at your brain. Don’t let this happen.
On seven-year-old Zachary’s wall is a picture of an acidifying apple. A beautiful green [...]

Ever think “I should write that down” when your child says something funny?
I use Twitter for that. Here’re some Tweet-worthy comments from my boys.

Six-year-old Zachary
“Guess what, Daddy?” What, Zach? “I was the first one to see Santa after he ate his lunch!”
“I pooped extra for you.” Dad: “Why?” Zach: “So you can lift me up!”
“Dad, [...]

When lying is good … advice from Dad-o-Matic author Joe Hage about when lying to your child might teach an unforgettable lesson.

Inspired by fellow Dad-o-Matic author Brendon Connelly and his Photowalking with kids, here’s five easy steps to family fun.
1. Get camera.
2. Go to Party City or equivalent.
3. Try on ridiculous hats / glasses.
4. Photograph.
5. Repeat.
Have fun! From Joe, Beth, Zachary, and Lucas Hage!

P.S. We bought Lucas’ birthday candles glasses. They broke almost immediately.
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