Whose Kids Are These Anyway?

By Ken Swarner

Circumcision is not a lunch topic. Check under your nails for doo-doo. When you go away on business and you're really sorry your wife is stuck at home with all the midnight feedings, try not to smile or get caught high-fiving the dog. Author of the syndicated humor column Family Man, Ken Swarner lets readers into the world of parents and kids, explains the enormous differences between sons and daughters, and provides assorted tips on operating a homework jail, understanding the rules of T-ball, and coping with uncooperative breast pumps (Ken's wife helped with that one). Just in time for Father's Day, it's a lighthearted look at the funny side of fatherhood that will have parents nodding in agreement-and laughing out loud.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399528814
• ISBN13: 9780399528811
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Perigee Trade
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.2"

Customer Reviews

And I know the author, too!

Got our copy about two weeks ago and have been smiling ever since (people generally refer to me as the "Grouch" so the book has helped).Truly though, Ken has a unique style of reality and humor. He mixes them well in each episode of the book. It is definitely a "keeper" and I am recommending to all my e-mail friends.

You get grey hair from your kids

Ken Swarner is a very funny man, whose approach to family life is realistic. We see the funny side in our kids now, let alone his!

Sanity for Parents

Whose Kids are these anyway is a must read for any parents out there. As all of us know, parenting takes a certain level of humor to insure our sanity. Ken Swarner jokes his way through his own parenting adventures and in doing so, shows us that we are not alone in our parental frustrations. So the next time your kids have you ready to pull your hair out . . . pick up Ken's book. Think of it as your own personal therapy ...

Laugh out loud funny!

This is hilarious book full of essays that will really strike a chord with parents everywhere. I found myself laughing out loud several times throughout the reading of this book. The stories that Ken Swarner relates here are great to read at the end of an especially trying day. The situations that arise are hilarious, yet contain enough universal truths that parents all over the globe will probably find themselves smiling and thinking "Been there, done that!" It's nice to know that food fights, homework struggles, and other assorted mischief occur in other places besides your own home. If you are a parent, a grandparent, or just would like to have some great laughs, I heartily recommend this book!

Whose Kids Are These Anyway?

I just received this book the other day. I opened it and started to read, and I swear, I couldn't put it down. The only reason I did was because we had some company coming. The book is so funny. Ken has a way of writing about his kids that remind me of so many "adventures" shall we call it, that I had with my 7 kids when they were young and growing up. This book is a must read for anyone with children. I especially enjoyed his first chapter entitled, "My Rookie Year". My oh my, the memories it brought back. The "Poop-Free-Zone" is hysterically funny. This book is wonderful, and Ken Swarner is a master at telling stories about family, I guess that's why he's called "The Family Man." Again, this is a MUST READ for all who have children. I loved it. Also, if anyone is interested, subscribe to his newsletter. You'll find many more adventures by "The Family Man."