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What Every Volunteer Coach Should Know About CPR

If you volunteer to coach your child’s sports team, you’ll need to undergo training and certification. Coaching kids is enjoyable, but it also comes with responsibilities. These responsibilities become clear during your training, where you’ll learn about serious topics like recognizing abuse, concussions, and sudden cardiac arrest. I remember feeling uneasy watching those videos, hoping […]

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MARIO KART AS A TEACHING TOOL: LIFE LESSONS ON THE RACE TRACK

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch When my wife asked me if we should get a Nintendo Switch for our son, I had to think about it. Was he too young for a gaming console? Would the Switch affect his motivation to go and play outside? On the flip side, I knew playing the Switch

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Parenting in the Digital Age: Embracing AI for Good

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Created using Dall-E 2 As a parent, the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence is both exciting and daunting. I’ve been a bit nervous about the role AI will play in my son and daughter’s life. I wonder how AI’s automation capabilities will affect job displacement in the future? Also, I think about potential misuse of

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Adenoid Hypertrophy: What Is It and How It Can Affect Your Child

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“What is an adenoid?” That was my response upon hearing from my wife that our son needed to have his adenoids removed. My son was diagnosed with adenoid hypertrophy and an adenoidectomy would be required. After the initial shock set in, I needed to learn everything about adenoids, adenoid hypertrophy and adenoidectomy. The Signs Were

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Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Friend With Lessons for Parents and Children

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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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La Remontada: Inspiring Children With A Story of Triumph and Perseverance

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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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Lunch Ideas For School: 10 Simple Ideas For Dad

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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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The Heartache of Childhood Crushes: A Valentine’s Day Tale

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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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The Best Science Kits For Kids… ? Trying Two Amazon Choice STEM Kits

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My First Science Kit – Doctor Jupiter 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. STEM gifts are popular right now.

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The Joyful Second Act: Dealing With and Triumphing Over the Guilt of Having a Second Child

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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

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