Adventures in Babysitters

You know one of the difficult things my wife and I have faced as parents? Finding babysitters.

Always #LikeAGirl

Acting "like a girl" should not be an insult!

This is one of the best ads I have seen. I plan on playing this for my daughter over and over again until she is of age to appreciate it. I hope she will be empowered.

In addition, there is this new Verizon commercial, which is equally powerful. It's nice to have my and my wife's approach and attitude affirmed by these spots.

Subscribe to Verizon Wireless: http://po.st/qyZodD Verizon is working with Makers.com and the Verizon Foundation to #InspireHerMind and encourage more girls to get involved with high-tech STEM fields. http://www.verizon.com/powerfulanswers/inspirehermind/ "Our words can have a huge impact. Isn't it time we told her she's pretty brilliant, too?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Christopher Persley.

Lessons From An Imperfect Dad: My Article in Dapper Dads Magazine

When I started writing my blog a few years ago, I only hoped to create a document of my journey as a stay at home father. It's fascinating how things change.