My mom shared a fantastic idea with me earlier this week. It came from a post on Instagram outlining questions parents should ask their kids instead of “How was school today?”. This was something I had already, although accidentally, instituted with Madison. After the first few days of school, I noticed she was having a … Continue reading Thoughtful Questions About School…
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A Concerned Father Asks for Help
David Writes.... I recently came across a post online from a father named “David” asking for advice about his teenage daughter dating. He is concerned and is asking for help from the Dad Community. “My 13 year old daughter ‘Ariana’ recently revealed that she has a boyfriend. Naturally, I immediately felt concerned when she told … Continue reading A Concerned Father Asks for Help
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
Top 3 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Dad…
Looking back over the first few months of my ex-wife's pregnancy I remember the idea of becoming a father was as exciting as it was frightening!! Both emotions seemed to go hand in hand and without much of a definitive line between the two. For a brief period it was difficult to tell what exactly … Continue reading Top 3 Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Dad…
Building Your Children
My father has always been the hard working type. He spent most of his life as a career firefighter, doing everything from heavy rescue to wildland firefighting. Before he decided to make his career public service, he worked in the trades, always keeping his skills fresh by working on projects around the house whenever he … Continue reading Building Your Children
Dad Goals- When I “Turn 5”
As 2020 drags on, Mads and I find ourselves rapidly approaching her 5th Birthday!! An important birthday for all children, but it would seem not awaited as anxiously by any other. For many it marks the start of kindergarten and is the first real important milestone they remember. For Maddie it seems to be the … Continue reading Dad Goals- When I “Turn 5”
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