It is often said there are two kinds of people in the world, which is then followed by a topical statement that is usually incorrect. However, I've found one that I think most of us would agree with, "There are two types of people in the world, those who love to read and those that … Continue reading How do You Keep Your Children Engaged in Reading?
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Empowering Children to Speak Up for Themselves
A few weeks ago I had to take Madison to the doctor. Upon arriving, we were taken into the exam room by a wonderfully friendly nurse named Matt. Matt explained that due to the nature of illness Madison would need to give a urine sample. After hearing this, I could tell Madison felt slightly uncomfortable … Continue reading Empowering Children to Speak Up for Themselves
A Spoonful of Sugar…
We've all heard the phrase "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." We often think of it in the figurative sense, But what if Mary Poppins was onto something? Unfortunately, Madison has been a little unwell the past couple of weeks with both a cold and an infection. As any 5 year old … Continue reading A Spoonful of Sugar…
3 Things You Should Start Doing for Your Child’s Emotional Health
As parents, our most basic job is to make sure our children are happy, fed, safe, clean, and healthy. Those first four seem to be the easiest. It's that last one that keeps us up at night, especially in the face of a global pandemic. While it is true that things are getting better, kids … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Start Doing for Your Child’s Emotional Health
Learning to Ride a Bike
When I was a kid, growing up in the 1990's, one of my favorite pastimes was riding my bike with my brother and the other neighborhood kids. Joel, Mikey, and I would ride for hours up and down the sidewalk of our street, playing every game imaginable from "CHiPs" to drive-thru and cops & robbers. … Continue reading Learning to Ride a Bike
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day to all of our wonderful readers!!!! It's right around this time of year that I usually see tons of "I hate love" posts on social media. As a recently single person myself, I can sorta understand the sentiment. However, I think what many of us mean to say is "I hate not … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day
A Sleeping 5-year Old
As a dad, one of the most pleasant sights in my world is the vision of my sleeping daughter. I know it sounds as if I'm exhausted by her and that any rest she gets equals a break for me. While it is true that I enjoy my downtime, that’s not the reason I look forward … Continue reading A Sleeping 5-year Old
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
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
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