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…
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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
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
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 3 Best Things About Living in California…
As you may have noticed, if you follow us on Instagram and YouTube, we're in Southern California. The first thing that comes to mind for a lot of people when thinking about California is beaches. Still, for others it's popular attractions such as Disneyland and the Hollywood Hills. As a Californian and a sportsman, the … Continue reading My Top 3 Best Things About Living in California…
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
Lost Socks?
My daughter loves to be barefoot at home. From the second she gets home to the second we leave, her shoes and socks are off! With that comes a very small and specific annoyance...there are socks everywhere in her playroom!!! Maybe not such a big deal, but when it comes time to do laundry I … Continue reading Lost Socks?
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