From the time our children become toddlers to the time they leave the nest we watch them learn and grow almost daily. We see them make discoveries and realizations about the world around them. Sometimes those discoveries are small like "this spring door stop makes a silly noise" to more important lessons such as "lightbulbs … Continue reading Kids and Self-Limiting
Products Are Live!!
That's right, Mads' Dad Blog now has a products page!! As of today there is only one item available but we hope to expand to more and different wares soon. As something of an armature artist I have always doodled and drawn, but never really did much with any of my art. Seeing something that … Continue reading Products Are Live!!
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year from the Mads Dad Family! Here's to hoping your year is filled with love, joy, and happiness!! Many of us will be making, and breaking, New Year's Resolutions this month. One of mine is to spend more time on projects like MadsDads.com & less time being lazy. What are some of YOUR … Continue reading Happy New Year!!!
Extended Holiday Spirit
Chrstmas has come and gone, but we here in the Mads’ Dad household are still holding on to our holiday spirit. With New Years Eve just around the corner it brings with it the much need relief of 2021!! It will also bring the arrival of my older brother and his wife, Uncle Joel and … Continue reading Extended Holiday Spirit
Christmas 2020
Happy Holidays from the Mads’ Dad Family!!!! We want to wish all of our friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! We know times are tough, but we hope that we make an impact on you and your family in some small way. Let's hope that 2021 is a better … Continue reading Christmas 2020
Quick Christmas Day Vlog
Holiday Cheer
With Thanksgiving disappearing from our rearview mirror, many of us are now looking towards the Christmas Season to brighten up what has been an otherwise bleak year. Many people across the globe remain closed off from their loved ones due to the ongoing pandemic that has plagued us most of the year. As such, we … Continue reading Holiday Cheer
Back After a Birthday!!
Madison is officially 5 years old! We took a break from posting last week to celebrate, but today we are back and better than ever!! It's amazing how one little milestone can make all the difference. In the past, I've written about how turning 5 tends to excite children and parents alike. However, I underestimated … Continue reading Back After a Birthday!!
My Top 4 Parenting Life Hacks and Tips
I'm sure, like most, that parenting is one of the most difficult things I have ever done. There doesn't seem to be any right answer to a lot of your parenting questions, especially as you start out. That's why the advice of more seasoned parents seems to be so important. If you're anything like me, … Continue reading My Top 4 Parenting Life Hacks and Tips
The Dad-tionary
Merriam-Webster defines a Dictionary as "a reference book listing alphabetically the words of one language and showing their meanings or translations in another language". Mads'-Dad defines Dad-tionary as "a reference translating the meaning of a Dad's words or phrases into plain language". With that, here are some common Dad Phrases and Words translated for your … Continue reading The Dad-tionary
Idle Moments with Mads
Recently I've noticed that Mads and I tend to spend a little bit more of our time together at home. Part of it has to do with her schooling being a big part of our day and the other being that COVID has kept many places in our area closed until quite recently. Over the … Continue reading Idle Moments with Mads
Hanging onto Summer: Play List
As summer slowly drays to a close, I find myself not ready to let go even though the fall is my favorite time of year. Perhaps it's because I feel like I've missed out because the virus impacted my summer fun or one of my other life changes? Regardless, here is my playlist that'll get … Continue reading Hanging onto Summer: Play List
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