April 19, 2007

While doing research for Babble Soft, I came across a company called Dad Labs.  When I found out they were also located in
Austin, Texas (Hook ‘Em!), I had to meet them!  So I contacted them and we had a laid back, friendly meeting in their (way down south) office/warehouse/recording studio a few weeks ago.  Daddy Clay was nice enough to write a chuckle-provoking review of Baby Manager on his blog.

Troy Lanier, Clay Nichols and Brad Powell (the 3 dad-keteers) represent the ‘new’ dad: unashamed of participating whole heartedly in the lives of their children.  What a great concept!  An involved, hands-on dad usually means a happier, less stressed-out mom which usually means happier kids.  I think Socrates (or was it Plato) came up with that logic:  if A, then B, which ultimately results in C…just a guess.  I wonder if either of those philosophers had kids?  Hmmm.  Maybe the dads at dadlabs will help enlighten other dads out there who just don’t seem to ‘get it’ yet. :-)  Fortunately, I happen to be married to one of the enlightened ones…

Check out Clay’s interesting and sometimes awkward interview of the co-authors of Babyproofing Your Marriage.  Also check out the dads’ nationally (at least regionally) acclaimed DVD: Due Dads - The Man’s Guide to Labor and Delivery.  Yay Dads!