RAD DAD Kris Kerzman He’s keeping it real BY MELISSA DAVIDSON Kris Kerzman is a dad who is as authentic as it comes. In fact, he’s kept it so real as a parent, he’s written an entire article about poop... or lack thereof. And that’s what makes him a rad dad.
was Britta and they’ve been married 15 years.
when a cat gives you a sandwich? It’s a sandwich, but a cat gave it to you!
“She is my best friend, a wonderful mother, and the best partner I could have ever hoped for in life,” he said.
They crack me up every time, and I tell them they’re brilliant.
“As any parent will tell you, things like constipation, fevers, or sleepless nights are the little things that can build into extraordinary issues with young children,” he said. “It’s also a bit absurd; one of those things they leave off the glossy cover of “You Should Have Kids!” That made it a perfect idea for a parenting column.”
Here’s more about what makes Kerzman a rad dad.
Kerzman is a social media manager at The Forum and has two kids, Edith and Anton, with his wife Britta Trygstad, aka Britta the Photographer, who works primarily with portrait and commercial projects in Fargo. Rounding out the Kerzman family is a corgi named Rosie and an old cat named Pauline.
What’s the funniest thing your kids have done or said? Both of my kids love to tell what I call “anti-jokes.” They both somehow came to the conclusion that you can make up a joke on the spot and it’s funny no matter if it’s really funny or not. For example, what do you get
Kerzman grew up in Garrison and attended UND, graduating with degrees in communication and philosophy. His initial goal was to get into journalism or work in public radio, but he fell in love with philosophy and wanted to take it to the next level in grad school. At first, he did neither but instead chased a girl down to Fargo in 2003. That girl 34 | On the Minds of Moms • December | January 2022
What are your proud dad moments? I’m really proud of my kids when I see them treat others with respect and courtesy, because that makes me feel proud as a dad, but I think seeing them enjoy something with pure, unabandoned joy is the most incredible parenthood experience. People don’t mention this much, but it’s a really cool aspect to parenthood: You get to observe a
She is my best friend, a wonderful mother, and the best partner I could have ever hoped for in life. KRIS KERZMAN
