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It’s the perfect time to embark on a journey of growth and self-improvement with our children. But wait, you might be thinking, “Aren’t New Year’s resolutions just for adults?” Not at all! In fact, helping kids set goals can be very rewarding. It fosters personal growth and bonds families. In this guide, we’ll explore how to assist children of all …

Happy New Year, fellow adventurers in parenthood and life! As we bid farewell to another whirlwind year, I can’t help but marvel at the rollercoaster ride that is raising teenagers, managing a furry friend, and juggling the exciting world of podcasting. Let’s dive into the Daddynewbie chronicles and see what the new year has in store for us! Teenage Triumphs …

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 …

“Why do you do what you do?” It’s a simple question, and it doesn’t seem to come out in just that way. In different ways, though, we hear it from our friends, our kids, our spouse/significant other, and (perhaps most importantly) from our own internal voice. We ask ourselves why we are here, and why we are parents. We want …

Being a dad is awesome, but it’s not always easy. There’s always a constant interplay, with conflicting pulls from the demands of our kids and jobs. Sometimes, it’s also important to get a little sleep, at least to get enough to maintain our sanity. With work and coaching, and all the rest of the extracurricular activities in our lives, we …

It’s a year of milestones, I know. He turned 5 in March, and now… he’s going to school. Let me take a step back, though. He’s not going to school tomorrow. It will be months yet. Today, though, he was accepted to a very good school. It didn’t happen overnight… We researched schools. We asked for recommendations. We talked about …

Some of my earliest memories of my childhood included watching my grandfather listen to baseball games, and hearing him talk about it. So, now, as the season is here again, I’m inextricably drawn back to some of those memories of him. I looked up to him. On days like this, I’m reminded that he really is gone — that he’s …

We talk about heroes a lot in our house. Heroes are at the center of most of the play and interaction — they also love to see acts of courage by all their favorite superheroes. But, I also look back at my own childhood, and I see the lessons that I’ve learned… Those lessons have helped me to get through even the darkest …

Yep, it  had to be Hulk! It’s nearly Halloween, so we’ve been having a lot of discussions about costumes. As you can probably imagine, the kids change their minds a few times before they land on the ONE — that costume that will be the perfect one for that year. (I should also say that my son was Optimus Prime …

They say that “All great things must come to an end.” But, somehow,  it never feels like that’s really the case. While we were in the midst of the T-Ball season, we’d gotten into a groove. We had practice and games every week, and every player improved. I told the parents and kids at the very beginning of the season …