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)
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Happy New Year 2022
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
One Word Wednesday- No. 1
Messy… Messy is one of the first words that comes to mind when someone asks me what it's like to be a dad. If I ever mention it, people tend to think of it as something negative. But, that's not always the case. Sure, messy isn't often a pleasant word, especially if you're the one … Continue reading One Word Wednesday- No. 1
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
Thoughtful Questions About School…
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…
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
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