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Tobin Walsh

About Tobin Walsh

Tobin Walsh writes the blog The Good-Bad Dad, and is an aspiring author and speaker ... even after his 40th birthday. The Florida resident is a father of five. You can follow him on Twitter or Facebook, or contact him directly at thegoodbaddad@yahoo.com.

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First Car for Your Kid: New, Used … Clunker?

April 20, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

Is a beat-up used ride a rite of passage for a child’s first car? Is the reliability, safety of a new vehicle a better, more costly, buy?

Filed Under: gear, National, parenting advice Tagged With: cars, driving, milestones, money, teens / tweens

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School Trip Shame For Those Who Can’t Afford It

March 9, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

As I handed it my son the check, I began to imagine: What if I didn’t have the money to send him on this school trip? 

Filed Under: education, National Tagged With: money

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Underage Drinking Under Parental Supervision: Is It Ever OK?

January 19, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

If you have a child, be prepared to tackle the subject of underage drinking not only with them, but other parents who allow it.

Filed Under: health, National, parenting advice Tagged With: alcohol, teens / tweens

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Injury Rehab Casts Doubt About Important Family Priorities

September 1, 2021 by Tobin Walsh

My patience with his slow recovery from this injury is waning. My sympathy is quickly turning into disappointment at his lack of grit.

Filed Under: relationships, sports Tagged With: hospitals, motivation, soccer, teens / tweens

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I Want NOTHING for Father’s Day. Sweet, Blessed Nothing!

June 16, 2021 by Tobin Walsh

I’m serious. I truly want NOTHING for Father’s Day. In fact, I want the following, specific “NOTHINGS” …

Filed Under: events, holidays Tagged With: Father's Day, gender roles, humor

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Teaching Driving Requires Dad to Watch His Blind Spot

May 5, 2021 by Tobin Walsh

This dad learns that teaching driving to his son has some lessons, new and old, that he will need to work at to fully understand.

Filed Under: parenting advice Tagged With: driving, growing up, teens / tweens, tips

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