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About Chris Bernholdt

Philly Dads Group co-founder Chris Bernholdt, a former public school art teacher, has been a stay-at-home dad since 2008. A father of three, Chris writes about his adventures as a stay-at-home dad at DadNCharge and is also on Twitter as @DadNCharge. His writing has been featured on CNN iReport, The Good Men Project and he is a contributor to the website, Life of Dad. He lives with his wife, Susie, and their children in a suburb of Philadelphia.

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Art, Like Life, is Not Limited By Gender Roles, Stereotypes

July 29, 2019 by Chris Bernholdt

Art is for everyone. Believing that will lead to a generation of boys who understand that self expression is a part of who we are regardless of what we are.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality Tagged With: boys, creativity, gender roles

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Survive Terrible Twos, Threenagers with this Simple Plan

September 6, 2018 by Chris Bernholdt

The terrible twos and threes is when your children will start to rebel. While often don’t have the words to express themselves, you do.

Filed Under: parenting advice Tagged With: behavior, discipline, emotions, terrible twos, toddlers

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Fine Arts Promote Creativity, Growth so Let’s Stop Shortchanging Students

March 15, 2018 by Chris Bernholdt

Studies show promoting the fine arts in education helps students succeed in other subjects. Why do we always cut it from school budgets?

Filed Under: education Tagged With: creativity

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Making a Fool of Yourself a Gift Your Kids Won’t Forget

December 21, 2017 by Chris Bernholdt

Whether donning a wig or dancing in your underwear, many dads make lasting memories with their kids by playing their fool.

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, holidays, play Tagged With: Christmas, gender roles, gifts, humor, traditions

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Hate Too Easy to Learn so Parents Must Teach Children Love

October 19, 2017 by Chris Bernholdt

My 5-year-old daughter and I had just buckled into the car, headed home after a morning playground adventure in Philadelphia […]

Filed Under: parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: emotions, gender equality, love, racism

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Parents Need to Say ‘No’ So Kids Know They Love Them

August 17, 2017 by Chris Bernholdt

Saying “no” means you love your kids enough to set limitations on what is appropriate for them helps demonstrate the difference between needs and wants.

Filed Under: parenting advice Tagged With: behavior, discipline

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