In today's fast-paced world, where we often find ourselves juggling endless responsibilities, one aspect of life deserves our unwavering attention: nurturing the bond between fathers and children. This precious relationship can profoundly shape a child's life, and as fathers, we hold the key to creating enduring connections and treasured memories. Embracing Quality Time The foundation … Continue reading Crafting a Strong Father-Child Bond: Weaving Connections and Cherished Memories
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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)
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
Zoo Fun and Conservation
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
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
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
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