Chicago Dads provides networking opportunities through activities such as "Dad's Night Out", playgroup activities for children, various other outings, and general camaraderie. We function as an informal volunteer association of independent groups and individuals. We believe the involvement of a father in the life of his child is beneficial to the child, and ultimately society as a whole. Most of us have made a conscious choice to be the primary care provider for their children. Some work full-time, part-time or work at-home. Some are retired or are at-home dads. We invite all involved fathers to network with us. As researcher Dr. Kyle Pruett says, "fathers have always parented differently than mothers...and father care is as essential as mother care for your child." For this belief and many others, you're an involved dad. ChicagoDads.com is here to help. This is the place to meet other dads from across the greater Chicagoland metropolitan area.
Justin Roberts this weekend
Hi All,
Justin Roberts is playing this Sunday at Space in Evanston. Here is a link to the info.
http://www.justinroberts.org/tour.php
He's funny, energetic and SAHD friendly (check out his new video).
Ariel
Casting for Babies
I don't know if this the forum for things like this (and if it's not appropriate, Mike, I apologize), but my agent just sent this out and I thought someone might be interested. They are a professional, reputable agency (and you can tell them I said so!), so this all above board. Here's the info:
New stay at home Dad in Chicago
Hello all,
My name is Tim, and my first daughter was born on St. Patrick's Day. My wife works for a publishing company, and I am in grad school. So we have mutually decided that I should be the primary at-home caregiver. I am very happy and excited (and a little nervous) to have the opportunity to spend my daughter's early years with her. I am looking forward to meeting like-minded and similarly-situated fellows in the area.
Best,
Tim
At-Home Dad in Bank Advertisement
Take a look at the photo that North Community Bank is using on its homepage right now. Is he an at-home dad? Okay, an actor posing as an at-home dad. What do you think?
Fisher Price MP3 player
Does anyone have one? Bella has one and likes it a lot, however we don't have the disc to change the music on it. Does anyone have one we could borrow? A new mp3 is like 50 dollars and there is nothing to download from their website.
thanks
Going back to Cali . . .
Gents,
We're headed back to the warm weather and sunshine tomorrow. It was a pleasure to hang out with you guys again at playgroups and DNOs. My only regret is that we didn't have more time together! I suppose as preschool begins and some families have more than one child, that is inevitable. Please let me know if you're ever in the LA/Pasadena area.
Cheers,
JimD
Weekly Music Class Continued
I've been taking Talia to a weekly music class at JCYS (Jewish Council for Youth ServicesServices) for about 8 weeks now. The class is everyone not just Jewish families. I thought the class was ending but it is not. Teacher is Susan Salidor and it's a 30 minute basic class. Lots of basic music with rattles and fun songs. More for little kids but I think there is one child over one. The cost is $15 per session. There's no minimum. It meets every Tuesday at 11:30. Talia and I go most weeks (if she's not still napping). Shoot me an email if you're interested or you can also
NCAA Tournament Pool
I created a group in Yahoo for anyone who wants to join a pool for the NCAA Tournament. Here's the info:
tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Group ID #52366
Password: beer
Brackets are announced on Sunday! Hope to see you there!
-Doug
Any experience with Skype?
My apologies for an off-topic posting, but I'm considering getting rid of our landline. However, our current cell service doesn't pick up very well in the house, and I was wondering about getting a Skype phone for making calls at home. Do any of you guys have experience using Skype? How is the call quality when you call out to regular phones? And has anyone used a wi-fi phone instead of a computer for Skype?
yummy daddy
Year of the Yummy Daddy Irish Times
Nothing new here just the spin on AHDs from Ireland where boom has turned to bust in spectacular fashion
"Yummy Mummy vs Yummy Daddy