Bobblehead Dad
Jim Higley is the Bobblehead Dad - writer, speaker, life observer and cancer warrior. A single father raising three kids, Jim's first book "Bobblehead Dad: 25 Life Lessons I Forgot I Knew" is scheduled for a summer 2011 release.
Jim writes a weekly column, Bobblehead Dad, for Chicago Tribune's TribLocal. He is also a contributing writer for DadsGood: The Best of Daddy Bloggers and a featured contributor for Man of the House.
You can read more from Jim at his blog, www.bobbleheaddad.blogspot.com.
Jim is also the inaugural winner of the World's Greatest Dad Challenge, sponsored by Man of the House. His kids, however, are requesting a recount.
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Jim writes a weekly column, Bobblehead Dad, for Chicago Tribune's TribLocal. He is also a contributing writer for DadsGood: The Best of Daddy Bloggers and a featured contributor for Man of the House.
You can read more from Jim at his blog, www.bobbleheaddad.blogspot.com.
Jim is also the inaugural winner of the World's Greatest Dad Challenge, sponsored by Man of the House. His kids, however, are requesting a recount.
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Move Over Charlie Sheen. It's Someone Else's TurnKen Carson's breathing a sigh of relief with all the media attention diverted to Charlie Sheen. But don't worry, Ken's days are numbered. -
Put on a Happy Face!Parents are constantly balancing giving their kids positive reinforcement and helping them deal with life's curveballs. Finally, we've got a month we can just be as annoyingly positive as we want! -
Billy Ray Cyrus: Stop Whining and Go Be a Dad!Billy Ray's got his hands full no doubt. But one dad has a suggestion or two for him. -
This Dad Likes Being Called "Daddy"One simple card. One simple word. That's all that took to bring a lifetime of memories back to this dad. -
My Hakuna Matata TataA teenage-son's request to have a few friends over for a "Lion King" movie night turns this dad's world upside-down! -
The Good Part of a Good BlizzardWhile a good portion of the country has had one of the worst winters ever, there is one part of bad weather that brings out goodness for us all -
MTV's New Show "Skin" Should Make a Parent ThinkA dad of three teenagers weighs in about his feelings regarding MTV's new controversial show. -
Buy Girl Scout Cookes and Support Our Troops!This year, when you're placing your order for Samoas, Tagalongs and Thin MInts, think about placing an order for our country's real heroes. -
I'm a Grocery Store Rewards Program JunkieA grocery store rewards program, a promotion allowing customers the opportunity to purchase nifty cookware for a penny, just ended. And, this dad is a little undone. -
Give Me a (Winter) Break!An extra-long college winter break makes for a couple of bored kids - not to mention extra stress on the rest of the family! -
Missing Clark GriswoldAfter years of living next door to an over-the-top holiday light show, this family misses the seasonal show! -
My Love Affair with a Christmas TreeThis is a story of a dad, a majestic evergreen, and the love that brought them together. -
Ho-Ho-H-Overload!The holiday season doesn't have to be stress-filled. He's one dad's summary of his newly found attitude for embracing the fast-approaching holiday season. -
Can a Single Dad Pull off Thanksgiving Dinner for his Kids?A single dad shares his experiences of figuring out the Thanksgiving menu when his kids tell him this is the year for him to step up to the plate. And stove. -
Let's Turn Back More Than Our Clocks!As we prepare to turn back our clocks one hour this weekend, consider the potential of turning back the clocks for an entire month! -
Shop Til Dad DropsThe University of Iowa billed this as "Family Weekend." The family part lasted 45 minutes. This was a full-blown shopping extravaganza for a dad and his daughter!
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"Does This Suit Make My Butt Look Big?"A message from one guy to another about some of the things guys aren't supposed to talk about.
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Dark Knight. Bright NightA teenage boy surprises his dad with a simple request to watch a movie.
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My Giraffe (Halloween Costume) GaffeSometimes, those handmade Halloween costumes aren't as loved by the kids as they are by the parents!
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World's Greatest Dad?A daddy blogger gets a surprise when a simple "yes" goes a little viral.
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Domer for a DayA virgin trip to a Notre Dame football game doesn't bring a win. But it gives something pretty valuable.
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Unsubscribe Those E-Mails with Care!What started out as a little project to clean out my e-mail inbox evolved into a gut-wrenching journey about all the things I do wrong in my life!
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Yes, I'm Bald!Next time you start to make a joke about a bald buddy, think twice, will ya?
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Why Volunteering at a Race is a Blast!If you want to get a dose of inspiration, go volunteer to work a water station at a marathon, half marathon or any other race in your area. You'll get more than you give!
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Show the Love to Your Prostate!A 44-year-old dad in great shape gets a life-changing blood test which saved his life. Is it time for you to schedule a physical guys?
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My Mac AttackSee what happens when this non-chef dad tries, once again, to learn some culinary skills.
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Kissing My A-Game Day GoodbyeAn account of an all-too-typical morning in the life of a parent.
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Clean-Up (And a Life Lesson) in Aisle FiveA grocery shopping trip turns into a memorable life lesson.
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Save the Last Dance for MeA dad gets recruited to shop for a dance dress with his daughter. He ends up finding memories of years gone by.
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Sometimes, Fewer Words with Your Kids is BetterA dad learns that sometimes the less said to his young son in the morning is better!
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Helping Children After the Death of a ParentA young boy receives a lasting gift from a neighbor after his mother's death.
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Breakfast Bonding Time with My Boy. Not!Breakfast time. Bonding time for a dad and his teenage son. A cinnamony story with a twist about what was really going on!
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It's a Girl, Dad! Start Gasping!A dad's recollection of how fast the first 18 year's go by.
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Reconnecting with Old FriendsIn our busy worlds, it's so easy to lose touch with people who played an important role in our pasts. Sometimes, we're lucky enough to see those friendships come back.
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A Few Things a Dad KnowsA dad of 21 years reflects on the mind-spinning world of being a parent.
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A Dad. A Daughter. And Underwear ShoppingUnderwear shopping with a teenage daughter - as told through the eyes of her dad.
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Lysol My LifeA sick child, a middle-of-the night wake-up call, and suddenly I forgot all the stuff that bugged me about my own kid.
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A Message to All College FreshmanTo all the new college freshmen out there, your parents have a simple list of what they want you to remember about them!
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Cry BabyNo matter how much you prepare yourself for it, your first "goodbye" to your college bound child is bound to include some tears.