Daddy's Grounded

This site was started by Joel Gratcyk as a way of remembering the personal experiences of fatherhood in all its details, with photos, video and written thought in 2012.

The site has grown into a hub of local Chicago area events, parenting advice, personal essays, tv/movies reviews, technology features, interviews and more.

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Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season – “Rudolph’s Shiny New Year” [1976] (31/31)

You know Rudolph who guided and pulled Santa's sleigh. And who saved Christmas by lighting the way. But there's more to tell... Rudolph saved the New Year as well.

Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” [1970] (30/31)

Celebrate the season with the story of Kris Kringle in the original holiday special "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town!"

Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season – “Frosty The Snowman” [1969] (29/31)

Discover how everyone's favorite happy, jolly soul came to life one day in the original holiday special, Frosty the Snowman!

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Troomi Might Be Perfect for Your Family, But It Wasn’t for Mine

My son (5th grade) found a way to root the phone and remove most of the Troomi restrictions baring him from downloading apps like Roblox or surfing on the open web. 

Living Life Is The Bravest Thing Anyone Can Do

Many of the things we do every day have the ability to end the successful (or not) run we've currently got going on in life.

10 Reasons The Chicago Dogs Are Our Family’s Favorite Chicago Team

It's July and we've been to a handful of games so far this season. A personal family record for seeing a sports team in a single season. Here's our top 10 reasons we love having the Chicago Dogs as our local team and attending their games.

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