Being a father is one of the most rewarding things that's ever happened to me. If you don't have kids, you just won't get it. People will tell you that having kids will change your life, but until you have your own, those are nothing more than words.

Once you're holding your own infant in your arms, this incredible feeling of love overwhelms you. It really is pretty magical. Give it a few more weeks and your heart somehow finds loads more room to grow.

As the years go by, your kids go through so many different stages. There's a tremendous amount of fun in there, but also a fair amount of tears, frustration, and sleepless nights. I've been a "professional dad" for nine years now, so I thought I'd share some insights with you. Here's a look at the 8 Toughest Things About Being a Parent:

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Maybe I'm a slow learner and most moms have learned this already but it's a revelation for me...

My relationship between my kids and I has progressively become more of a fight as they've headed into their 3's and 4's. It was getting to the point that I almost couldn't stand to hear the sounds of their voices, which is so tragic. Right after one of the kids' huge blowups occurred, I was seriously considering running away and hitch-hiking my way to a Costa Rican beach (the danger didn't even bother me as much as my kid's meltdown). I started cleaning up and coincidentally found some of the tips-for-parenting papers that the pediatrician always hands out during check-ups. I decided to peruse them before throwing them out. Read More...

Just look at that picture (I don't know anything about the book, this is about the image of Motherhood). No offense to the model, but when you see that picture it does not scream intelligence or education. Read More...