Austin Dads

When my daughter asked me to write something that would be beneficial not only to men but to the women who may read this, I must admit I had mixed feelings. How could I...

Have you ever googled “how to change a diaper?" Wondered why your seemingly sweet as pie toddler suddenly turned into a tiny tyrant? Considered yourself “well-rested” after a cool four and a half hours...

Dear Dad, I may have rolled my eyes at your advice and dad jokes over the years, but now that I'm a parent myself it all makes sense. I even find myself repeating some of your...

I’ve known my entire life that I wanted to be a dad. It started when I was little and looked up to my own father. He was funny, smart, strong and was always there. ...

A few nights ago as I was leaving my boy’s bed room our son Micah lifted his little four-year-old head up off of the pillow and quietly asked, “Dad, where are you going to...

So… Yes, I’m a dad. I have three rambunctious and active boys who all have very different and unique personalities. My oldest is nine-years-old and loves both his baseball and wrestling teams. My middle...

Growing up, I had so much love and respect for my father. Never has a day gone by that I didn't know how much he loves me. As I get older it's even more...

2011 year was a beautiful and challenging year for the Barry Family.  Beautiful: Watching our daughter, Caroline, blossom into an intelligent and spuky toddler.  Exchanging vows and becoming husband and wife. Challenging: Relocating our...

What was your initial reaction when you find our you were going to be a daddy? A little bit of shock. It wasn't anything we had discussed and we weren't planning to have a baby...

My daughter loves me — of this I have no doubt. Rescuing her from her forced sleep, she wakes up utterly thrilled to see me each morning. I then sit with my little love on...