Holiday

Teaching Presidents’ Day History Without Boring Your Kids to Tears

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Presidents' Day doesn't have to be a snooze-fest of dates and dusty textbooks. It's actually the perfect opportunity to bring American history to life in ways that'll have your kids asking for more!

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Dad’s Guide to Surviving Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank or Your Back

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Look, fellow dads – whether you're navigating your first Valentine's Day with a newborn strapped to your chest, juggling romance as a single father, or trying to balance work deadlines with date night planning – this holiday doesn't have to feel like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops.

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A Dad’s Perspective on Memorial Day

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As a dad, Memorial Day has always held a special place in my heart. For many families, it’s a day for gathering around the barbecue, the air filled with laughter and the smell of grilled burgers. It’s not just a day for good food and fun. It’s a day to remember. It’s a time to honor the sacrifice of those …

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Sweet Traditions: 15 Valentine’s Day Ideas Your Kids Will Love

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if you’re a parent, you know this holiday can sometimes lead to eye rolls and groans from your kids. Fear not, dear reader! I've got some ideas that will make your little ones beam with delight instead of burying their faces in their phones.

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Christmas with Dad: Heartwarming Quotes and Sayings for New Fathers

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As the holiday season approaches, there’s something magical about celebrating Christmas with Dad. Whether you’re a new dad with a baby this Christmas, or an adult child recalling childhood memories, the bond between fathers and children at this time is unforgettable. Let’s share some heartwarming quotes that capture Christmas with Dad. They’re perfect for new fathers and families. Heartwarming Memories …

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Valentine’s Day Cooking With Kids: Recipes That Survive Tiny Helpers

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This Valentine's Day, transform your kitchen into a love-filled laboratory where tiny hands create big smiles.

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A Mix of Words

Scrabble

Words, words, words… I love games, and I’m trying to pass that on to my kids as well. So, we play whatever games interest them, and it’s great to watch them gaining interest as each year passes. So, today is National Scrabble Day; and once again we play with words. We put together the succession of letters they know, and …

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Living a New Year 2015

“He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” – Clarence Budington Kelland Everyone seems to be making resolutions for the New Year, and while I have goals for 2015, I find myself thinking more about the fact that my son is growing up too fast. So, what I would really like to …

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Every Time We Get Together… Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, so I’ve been thinking about my cherished moments, growing up. Every Thanksgiving, we’d go to my grandparents’ house. My grandmother and aunt putting together all those culinary delights the day before. Then, they got up at 4 am on Thanksgiving morning to put the turkey in the oven; and the cooking would continue through the day. Of …

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