Daniel Ruyter’s Cruise parenting Blog

Welcome to my parenting blog! As a dad of two boys and husband to JenB, I know how difficult it can be to be a parent. We can get through this together. I don’t have all the answers, but I certainly have a few opinions. You can read those opinions in the blog posts below.

Eleven Tips to Surviving the Holidays After Divorce

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 17, 2015 | Divorce

Eleven (not ten) tried and true tips to surviving the holidays after divorce. We know this is a tough time of year. Don’t go it alone!

Merry Christmas from Dadtographer Dan Brady

by Dan Brady | Dec 17, 2015 | Family, Parenting

A merry Christmas message from single dad and dadtographer Dan Brady and family.

Why you should care about sexism in parenting and ending the “Doofus Dad” portrayal.

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 15, 2015 | Divorce, Memoirs, Parenting, True Dad Confessions

Sexism in Parenting and the portrayal of “Doofus Dad” isn’t cool. As a competent co-parent dad, I’m tired of being treated as a second-class parent!

The sun is setting on 2015. What are you most thankful for?

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 14, 2015 | Parenting

What are you most thankful for in 2015? I’m sure your year had both good times and bad. I have a lot to be thankful for, that’s for sure.

The Holidays: Time for family, for travel and… a good night’s rest?

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 9, 2015 | Family, Sponsored, Travel

The holidays are a time for family, for travel and for…a good night’s rest? If you’re traveling this holiday season, choose your overnight stay wisely.

Running Amok & Letting Kids Be Kids – A Commentary

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 8, 2015 | Parenting, True Dad Confessions

A chance encounter with another parent and toddler at the park got me to thinking – it’s okay to run amok from time to time, isn’t it?

First Look – Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney Hollywood Studios

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 4, 2015 | Family, Orlando, Travel

Dadtography gets a first look at Disney Hollywood Studios’ newest Star Wars attraction: Launch Bay.

Co-Parenting 101 – Dealing With an Unreasonable Ex

by Daniel Ruyter | Dec 2, 2015 | Divorce, Family, Memoirs, Parenting

If you’ve got an ex-husband or ex-wife, chances are you’ve run into some problems along the way. Here are my three tips for dealing with an unreasonable ex.