Pretend You’re the Grownup
Written by Brett, Posted in G.U.G., Gay Uncle Advice
Want to listen to me run my mouth about BAD PARENTING? Listen to this amazing podcast, Rumble Strip Vermont.
Friday
October 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in G.U.G., Gay Uncle Advice
Want to listen to me run my mouth about BAD PARENTING? Listen to this amazing podcast, Rumble Strip Vermont.
Thursday
September 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Gay Uncle Advice, Vanity Fair
Given the kid + car angle, I simply had to write about those five year-old Russian boys who tunneled out of their kindergarten playground, walked a mile to the local Jaguar dealership, and tried to buy a car.
Wednesday
July 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Gay Uncle Advice, Vanity Fair
How the iPhone Ruined Summer Camp The first in what I hope will be a new series of parenting essays for Vanity Fair.
Saturday
May 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Ask Men, Gay Uncle Advice
The Gay Uncle solves the kids’ extracurriculars equation.
Saturday
May 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Ask Men, Gay Uncle Advice
Have your kid try these tools with the bullies at school. Note that”s a plural. Multiple tools. Unlike in Bob Seger, there is no silver bullet in life.
Monday
April 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Ask Men, Gay Uncle Advice
Waiting for your child to find their own sleep rhythm is like waiting for a snare drum to find its own rhythm. Pretend you”re the grownup. Start drumming your way into your child”s head.
Saturday
March 2015
Written by Brett, Posted in Ask Men, Gay Uncle Advice
I am pleased to announce the triumphant return of the Gay Uncle.
My new bi-weekly parenting advice column in AskMen”‹ launches today with this informative piece on the proper etiquette/cure for air travel with shrieking children.
Thursday
December 2012
Written by Brett, Posted in Gay Uncle Advice
Here’s what The Gay Uncle suggested (to the Chicago Tribune) that you resolve to do for your kids–and yourself–in 2013.