My son and daughter were in the living room peacefully watching a show on YouTube Kids. “All is under control,” I thought, so I stepped out of the room for a few minutes. As I returned, I heard yelling and crashing noises coming from the TV. My children were now watching an amateur homemade video […]
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As a dad, there are countless lessons I want to impart on my children. From the importance of being kind to the value of hard work, I want to share life lessons that will help shape their character and prepare them for the challenges of life. I try to teach life lessons through age appropriate
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Dads Doing Dishes may contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase School mornings can be hectic, especially if you don’t know what you’re going to make your kids for lunch. If you don’t have something ready or an idea of what
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Lessons Learned Through Valentine’s Heartbreak Last week, I was greeted by an email from my son’s school announcing the class Valentine’s Day party – scheduled for the end of the day on February 14, 2014. The email included a gentle reminder that should any child opt to bring Valentines, they must ensure every classmate is
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Dealing With the Unexpected Guilt of Having a Second Child As I walked into our home with our precious newborn daughter for the first time, I was nervous for my son and daughter to meet. I had been anticipating this moment for months. My wife and I did our best to explain to our son
When the kids and I are getting ready for bed, the first song we listen to is “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. My son or I ask Alexa to play the song every night. If we forget, my daughter, from her crib, will point to Alexa and try to pronounce it. I have to thank
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My son turned five recently – it is amazing how quickly five years have passed. On his birthday, I grabbed him and picked him up. I wouldn’t say I had a problem picking him up, but I was caught off guard by how how much effort it took to lift him into my arms. I
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Blackberries. Sliced Apples. Costco rotisserie chicken mixed with broccoli . Side of ketchup. Dads Doing Dishes may contain affiliate links, which means that I may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. As an affiliate, I only promote products or services that I believe in and have used personally.
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