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…
Father Daughter Bonding
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
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
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
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
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!!
Idle Moments with Mads
Recently I've noticed that Mads and I tend to spend a little bit more of our time together at home. Part of it has to do with her schooling being a big part of our day and the other being that COVID has kept many places in our area closed until quite recently. Over the … Continue reading Idle Moments with Mads
Dad Conjectures
I recetly spoke to one of my "new Dad" coworkers, Jay, about the various doctor's appointments that come along with early childhood. I mentioned that in the early years of my daughter's life I was careful to plan my days around her milestone check-ups. I enjoyed attending with my ex-wife and I wanted to be … Continue reading Dad Conjectures
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”
Parking Lot Parenting
A couple of years ago I recall taking Madison to a small community park near our home. It was a cool, overcast afternoon in the fall and several other families had made their way to the park as well. Madison had been playing on the jungle gym under the watchful eye of her mother. I … Continue reading Parking Lot Parenting
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