I'm fortunate that Mads does very well in school. She excels in reading and language arts and gets excited about math and science. Recently, Madison won an award for academic excellence, which got me thinking about something my dad mentioned a while back. He suggested creating a school portfolio to keep the best of her … Continue reading Creating a School Portfolio (with FREE Printable Coversheet)
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5 Halloween Safety Tips
Fall is upon us once again! For some, that means the weather has begun to cool, and it’s time to break out the flannel shirts and beanies. For others, like myself, it means we must endure a few more weeks of summer-like heat before we can even think of donning long pants. Regardless, the changing … Continue reading 5 Halloween Safety Tips
The Three Most Important Ways a Father Contributes to His Childs’s Wellbeing…
In August 2020, I wrote an article about the overall perception of a father's role in modern society. The long and short of it was that many people still assume the only way a father contributes to raising a child is as a disciplinarian or financial breadwinner. While that may have been the case throughout … Continue reading The Three Most Important Ways a Father Contributes to His Childs’s Wellbeing…
Three Classic School Lunches for Dads on a Budget
Thanks to a new law here in California, all enrolled public school students are entitled to a free lunch each day if they so desire. While we are fortunate enough to have this resource, we know that many others are not so lucky. On days like today when they are serving up her favorites like … Continue reading Three Classic School Lunches for Dads on a Budget
Springtime Fun (w/ Activity List)
Spring has sprung! Well, it did three weeks ago…but it's still going strong. Unfortunately, where I am in Southern California, it means indecisive weather and the return of some much-needed rain. Over the next few weeks, we in San Diego will experience showers, blisteringly hot days, and maybe even a wind advisory or two. But … Continue reading Springtime Fun (w/ Activity List)
What Happened to Mads’ Dad Blog?- Vlog# 8
One Word Wednesday- No. 3
Compromise is never easy, no matter how badly you want to come to a solution. Disagreeing with a spouse or a loved one usually involves swallowing pride and doing what's best for the relationship. However, it can be difficult because of hurt feelings or unrealized desires. Compromising with your children is even harder, especially when … Continue reading One Word Wednesday- No. 3
A Brief History: Holiday Cards
The sending of Holiday Cards is a beautiful tradition that dates back to Victorian Era England. We all feel so much joy and warmth when we receive these delightful little glimpses into our friend lives, and we owe it all to a man named Henry Cole. The 1840s, the Start of Something New 1843 brought … Continue reading A Brief History: Holiday Cards
One Word Wednesday- No. 2
Ratatoullie As the colder months arrive here in Southern California, I find myself preparing differently than I have in the past. As a younger man, I would leave the house in shorts well into our coldest months without much thought about keeping warm. Now I find myself checking the weather to determine how to dress … Continue reading One Word Wednesday- No. 2
Holiday Traditions
The holidays have finally arrived! It's that magical time of the year where we get to enjoy deliciously decadent food and the uninterrupted company of our loved ones! As Clark W. Griswold once said, "The most enduring traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin." That means heading … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
Missing Out on a Birthday
Being a parent in the year 2021 has been challenging to say the least. With new information about the Corona Virus coming out daily, none of us really know exactly what the right thing to do is. Last week, we received word from the school that Mads had been identified as having "close contact" with … Continue reading Missing Out on a Birthday
Broken Bones and Busy
Whoops!! It's been a few weeks since our last post! August was a busy month for Mads' Dad Blog. Some of it good and some of it not so good. Over the course of the last month, Madison has done well in school, which doesn't come as much of a surprise. She's excelling at her … Continue reading Broken Bones and Busy
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