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Bob & LBF in the Morning

Bob & LBF in the Morning

Bob & LBF in the Morning

Are “Dad Jokes” The Key To Good Parenting?

Author Bob Bronson
Snack Time. Portrait of cheerful little girl and man holding cups, drinking coffee and tea, eating cookies and looking at each other, dad and daughter talking sitting on the couch in living room

For those of us that appreciate good dad jokes rejoice, because you are raising your kids in the best possible way. Let’s face it, parenting is NOT easy, and some would suggest that it is harder than ever with the advent of the dreaded smart phones and social media. They have an ironclad grip on our kids to the point that they would as soon lose a limb (figuratively speaking of course) than give them up.

How do we break through all this clutter and distraction? Well, you have to make yourself enjoyable to be around for one thing. Having one on one time with our kids is getting harder and harder to get so you have to make each moment count. Dad jokes can help by making moments lighter and letting your kids know that everything is okay.

This doesn’t mean that every interaction with your children has to be a literal joke, it just means that when things get stressful you’re there to assure them that you can still find humor in the moment.

The good humor dad

There’s a new study out that suggests a key to good parenting is:  Humor.  That’s right . . . “Dad jokes,” being playful and silly, and laughing at crazy, stressful situations.

72% of parents believe humor can be an effective parenting tool . . . and most parents say they use (or plan to use) humor in parenting their own children, mostly because there’s more potential benefit than harm.

Not everyone is naturally funny . . . but this isn’t performing a Netflix stand-up special.  70% of parents say they would be interested in a course on how to utilize humor in parenting.

Grown adults who say THEIR parents used humor are also FAR more likely to say they now have a good relationship with their folks . . . AND that they feel like their parents did a good job raising them.

The research shows parental humor could be a secret ingredient in “fostering cognitive flexibility . . . relieving stress . . . and promoting creative problem-solving and resilience in both parents and children.”

We will leave you with a dad joke so you can start out,

My wife asked me the other day where I got so much candy. I said, “I always have a few Twix up my sleeve.” Now that’s a joke any kid will enjoy, but it wouldn’t hurt if you happen to have a Twix to hand out either.

(Study Finds)

Bob is a native New Englander, growing up (sorta) in Maine where his love for radio started at a young age. While in high school he hosted radio shows on a local radio station, and he has never looked back. Bob joined the US Navy and served onboard the Sixth Fleet Flagship as a radio and TV host. After serving for 3 years, it was off to Emerson College in Boston. Bob hosted shows in Boston on WMEX, WVBF and WSSH in the 80’s and 90’s before heading to radio stations in Raleigh, NC, Manchester, NH, and New York City. Bob has been married for almost 25 years to Carolyn, a Woburn gal and they have 3 daughters, Nicole, Taylor, and Bridget. Bob and Carolyn are proud first-time grandparents to baby Caroline, who they plan to spoil every chance they get! “I started my career in New England and could not be happier to come back to Boston where I can root for all the Boston sports teams and eat lots of lobster rolls and clam chowder (okay not lots)… It is an honor to host the WROR morning show with LBF and wake up the World’s Greatest City!” Bob writes about recipes and restaurants, pop culture and trending topics.

The Top Five Sexiest "DILFs" In Hollywood Revealed, Oh Daddy!

Survey says!

These guys have the distinction of being named the top 5 DILF’s of 2023. Heck, if you can’t be People’s Sexiest Man Alive, this is a great fallback.
DILFs . . . you know, Dads I’d Like to . . . have fun with. Who are the top DILFs of 2023? Well, the Internet has figured it out.

A new poll got input from more than 26,000 people. Everyone was allowed only ONE vote, but they could vote for more than one DILF. Also, not all of these guys even have kids. They’re just, let’s say, of a certain age.

What does it take to be a DILF?

Surprisingly these guys are handsome but not in the traditional way. There are no Brad Pitts on the list (although they certainly make the top 20). Not even George Clooney? Nope. These guys are either ruggedly good looking or have a certain quality that appeals to the masses.
Some are super heroes who exude a high confidence level and lead you to believe that like your dad, they will do everything they can to keep you safe.

Brainy dads?

The other attribute they all share is, they are all smart and so are the characters they play on the silver screen.  None are big hulking dudes that are more brawn than brains.  That is good news for the dads with the proverbial “dad bods”.  To be honest, none of the guys have one but they are not muscle heads either.

One of the DILF’s played a Nuclear Scientist and another plays Dr Who. One plays a dad that is trying to survive a world wide pandemic while taking care of a lone teenage girl who ostensibly becomes his daughter. Again, these guys all play men whose mission is to protect their flock. There’s a certain sex appeal to that type of dad.

Here are the Top 5 along with the number of votes they got:

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