HAPPY SUNDAY!!! Sorry for the late post, I was so busy having fun with Mads this week that I forgot to write a blog! Mads and I are fortunate enough to live near the World Famous San Diego Zoo. We're even more fortunate to be able to support the San Diego Zoo as members. On … Continue reading Zoo Fun and Conservation
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Happy 4th of July!!!
Happy Birthday America, it's officially 4th of July Weekend! You know what that means? That's right!! Every dad from San Diego to Albany is putting on his best pair of cargo shorts and grilling, regardless of the weather! For many, The 4th of July is just another day without much meaning. For some, it's an … Continue reading Happy 4th of July!!!
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
In case you forgot, Father's Day is tomorrow. If your dad is anything like mine, he usually asks for gift cards to his favorite home improvement stores or some gadget to finish an ongoing project. But, if your dad is hard to shop for…you're probably still looking for that perfect last minute gift. Here are … Continue reading Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Lessons from Film
Before The Pandemic started, Madison and I enjoyed frequenting the movies together. Once or twice a month we'd find ourselves with an afternoon to kill, so we'd make for the theater. Needless to say, we were thrilled when the movie theaters in our area opened once again. As you might expect, we've taken several opportunities … Continue reading Lessons from Film
Mads’ Dad Ultimate Summer Fun List 2022
Summer is on its way!! In just under a month the kids will be home from school and we’ll all be enjoying our favorite summertime activities. For Madison and me, our favorite summer fun is visiting the County Fair. Last year we had to miss the fair because of the pandemic, but we recently heard … Continue reading Mads’ Dad Ultimate Summer Fun List 2022
How do You Keep Your Children Engaged in Reading?
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?
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
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
Confident Beauty
Madison has always wanted her ears pierced, but she's also afraid that it will hurt. My mother was kind enough to share some of her old costume jewelry with Madison and this was the result. New Earrings, who's this? Madison is a very pretty girl who is constantly smiling. But, when I look at this … Continue reading Confident Beauty
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
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!!!
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