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, figuring out how AI actually helps busy parents, smoking meat to perfection on the Big Green Egg, sharing what TV shows to watch, and trying to stay sane in the process.

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What You’ll Find on this Toronto Dad Blog

Real-World Parenting
From surviving toddler tantrums to teaching teens to drive, I’ve been writing about fatherhood for over a decade. Honest takes, no performance.

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.

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.

Toronto Life, Unfiltered
Personal stories, weird observations, and posts that didn’t fit anywhere else. Because being a dad isn’t always about kids.

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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