Welcome to Like a Dad
Real-life parenting, backyard BBQ, and everyday survival.
Hey, I’m Michael — dad, marketing guy, grill enthusiast, and expert-level laundry folder. Like a Dad is where I share honest stories about raising teenage boys, smoking meat to perfection on the Big Green Egg, sharing what TV shows to watch, and trying to stay sane in the process. If you’re into parenting that’s more “real talk” than “momfluencer,” you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Find on this Toronto Dad Blog
Real-World Parenting
From surviving toddler tantrums to the prospect of teaching teens to drive, I’ve been writing about fatherhood for over a decade. Expect laughs, swears, and moments of accidental wisdom.
Big Green Egg BBQ Recipes
I use the Egg year-round (well, mostly), sharing tested recipes for ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and more. It’s low-and-slow meets low-and-dad-energy.
Books, TV & Random Opinions
I rank my favourite TV shows, including my annual Top TV Shows 2025 list, share my wildest NBA opinions, and discuss books I love. Big fans of thrillers will find plenty here, like guides to James Patterson books and even posts that walk you through James Patterson books in order, perfect if you’re binging a series or hunting for your next page-turner. Sometimes serious, often sarcastic, always honest.
Toronto Life, Unfiltered
Personal stories, weird observations, and blog posts that didn’t quite fit anywhere else. Because being a dad isn’t always about kids — sometimes it’s about obsessing over your home office setup.
Featured Posts
- Power Rankings: Top 10 TV Shows of 2025
- Big Green Egg Recipes for Beginners
- Top 10 best playgrounds in Toronto
- 150 fun things to do in Toronto
- How to clean up your kid’s social media footprint
- Kids are using AI – So let’s teach them to do it right
- What does “Six Seven” Mean on TikTok? A Dad explains
I started this Dad blog when my kids were still in car seats. Now they’re teenagers with AirPods and eye-rolls. Through it all, Like a Dad has been a place to write, reflect, and connect with other parents who get it.
If you want the full story, check out my About page.
And if you’re interested in freelance marketing work or collaborating, check out my Resume or just get in touch — I’m always open to interesting projects.
Start Reading
My latest blog posts:
- How Are We All Doing?
- My Marketing Mind vs. My Dad Mind: How ABM Prepared Me for Parenting Teenagers
- Teens In Winter: The Annual Negotiation That Makes Zero Sense
- BBQ Trends in 2026: Why It’s Time to Break the Loop (Big Green Egg Focused)
- I Missed the Last Time the Toronto Blue Jays Won the World Series
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That’s the tour — now kick back, click around, and make yourself at home. The blog’s always open, the grill’s usually hot, and the stories? Well, they write themselves.
You can also follow me on Instagram, where I am most active sharing photos of BBQ, family adventures, and cool parts of Toronto.
Contact Me
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