Parenting Teens, Smoking
Meat, and Staying Sane
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.
Freshest posts
- Harlan Coben Books in Order: The Complete Series Guide
- Dad Bucket List: 25 Things to Do With Your Teen Before They Leave Home
- AI Tools I Actually Use as a Dad
- John Sandford Books in Order (Complete List)
- How to Get a Teenager to Respect You
What You’ll Find on this Toronto Dad Blog
Real-World Parenting
From surviving toddler tantrums to the crazy idea of teaching teens to drive, I’ve been writing about fatherhood for 16 years. Honest takes, no performance.
- Kids Are Using AI – So Let’s Teach Them to Do It Right
- How to Clean Up Your Kid’s Social Media Footprint
- What Does “Six Seven” Mean on TikTok? A Dad Explains
- AI for Busy Parents: Free 5-Week Email Series
- What Video Games Are Your Kids Really Playing?
Big Green Egg BBQ Recipes
I use the Egg year-round, sharing tested recipes for ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. Low-and-slow meets low-and-dad-energy.
- Big Green Egg Recipes for Beginners
- Big Green Egg Spring Startup: What to Check Before You Cook
- Big Green Egg Temperature Guide for all the meats
Books, TV & Media
I rank my favourite TV shows, share NBA takes, and cover thriller series like James Patterson books in order. Sometimes serious, often sarcastic, always honest.
- Power Rankings: Top 10 TV Shows of 2026
- 2026 TV Show Release Dates
- Authors Like James Patterson (and Where to Start)
- Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Dept. Q Books in Order
- Jack Reacher Books in Order
Toronto Life, Unfiltered
Toronto Life, Unfiltered Toronto stories, family finds, and what it’s actually like raising teenagers in this city.
- 150 Fun Things to Do in Toronto (updated)
- Top 10 Best Playgrounds in Toronto
- FIFA World Cup Toronto 2026: A Guide for Families
I started this 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.
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