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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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Kids in a Holi-Daze? Is This Good for Anyone?

January 18, 2023 by Tobin Walsh

The daily routine of my teens over the holiday school break: – wake up really late, eat, Snapchat, Instagram, repeat. Id this healthy?

Filed Under: holidays, National, play Tagged With: social life, social media, teens / tweens

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Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Deserve More Recognition This December

December 14, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

How might I explain the basics of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to my children? With a parody of a Christmas classic, of course!

Filed Under: education, holidays, National Tagged With: Christmas, Hanukkah, humor, Kwanzaa, poetry

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Turning 45, Dad Seeks Mid-Life’s Answers from His Kids

October 5, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

A middle-aged father seeks answers, hope and meaning by asking his kids their thoughts about the rigors of turning 45.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: Aging, aging parent, birthday, growing up

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College Planning Easier When Parents, Children Answer Tough Questions

August 24, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

College planning means preparing yourself as well as your child for the hard realities of getting into, paying for and surviving school.

Filed Under: education, National Tagged With: college, growing up, high school, learning, money

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Title IX Leveled Playing Field for Our Daughters, Better

July 27, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

Title IX forever changed rules for gender equality in education and sports. Do our children take that for granted? Can they do more?

Filed Under: education, gender / sexuality, National, sports Tagged With: college, daughters, gender equality, gender identity, high school, politics, transgender

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Swimsuit Evolution – Less Material for Her, More Worry for Dad

June 22, 2022 by Tobin Walsh

As girls age, their swimsuit choices seem to shrink — at least the amount of fabric in them does. How is a modern dad supposed to react?

Filed Under: gender / sexuality, National, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: clothing, daughters, self-esteem, sexism, swimming, teens / tweens

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