Meet the author

Tony Ramirez, present and imperfect

Tony is a father of four and the author of A Dad's Survival Guide. He writes from the middle of family life, where showing up matters more than getting every moment right.

Candid editorial photograph of a father and young child laughing together on a sunlit trail, natural daylight, 35mm lens
Authentic candid photograph of a father of four with his children at home, relaxed interaction, crisp natural daylight,

The journey

Raised in the middle of the chaos

Tony is a father of four, and his days run on a mix of plans, detours, and the occasional missing shoe. The book grew out of those ordinary moments, the ones that do not look like parenting advice until you live them.

Rather than promising perfect parenting, Tony shares what he has learned while trying: that the best family stories usually start when you make room for the unexpected.

Beyond the book

Author, entrepreneur, and Camp Dad founder

Tony's work spans the page and the outdoors, building tools that help families make memories together.

Author

A Dad's Survival Guide

A humorous, heartfelt, practical guide to fatherhood built from real parenting experiences and lessons learned along the way.

Entrepreneur

Creative family ventures

Tony builds family-focused initiatives that bring creativity and practical thinking to everyday parenting life.

Founder

Founder of Camp Dad

Camp Dad is a family adventure and educational activity project from Learn More University, designed for fathers and children to explore together.