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About Brandon Garcia

Brandon Garcia of the NYC Dads Group decided to stay home and help with his son while his wife went back to work. He has covered the Beijing Olympics, European Championships and numerous breaking news events for the Associated Press in his career. Brandon moved to NYC in 2005 but still cheers on his hometown Seattle Seahawks and Mariners. He is also an avid swimmer and snowboarder and hopes to raise his son to enjoy outdoor activities.

Coaching Your Own Child in Sports Requires Patience, Planning

July 22, 2019 by Brandon Garcia Leave a Comment

coaching youth baseball coach looks onto field

Growing up, there was the constant pop of a baseball hitting a mitt, both mine and my father's, coming from our backyard during the spring and summer. Many times we'd lay bases on the green grass as if to recreate the plays of an actual game. I can recall many a Game 7 of the World Series being won by either striking out the final batter with a high fastball or by the ever elusive walk-off grand slam.

My father coached me from T-ball up through high school, except for one year. It was a source of much frustration for him because, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: sports Tagged With: baseball, tips

Baby’s First ER Visit

September 10, 2014 by Brandon Garcia Leave a Comment

kid in laundry basket

One thing I find interesting about having a child is how a mundane event, such as doing the laundry, can turn into a pediatric emergency room visit. I’ve learned doing laundry in an apartment building with an 18-month old is a great way to tire a kid out. My son really enjoys running down the hallway, taking the elevator, pushing all the buttons, and saying hello to anyone he meets. After my little helper goes back and forth to the laundry room a few times, he's wiped out. By the time I'm finally folding the clothes on our bed, I just let my son lay down and play with the pillow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: health, parenting styles, toddlers

DeKovats Playground: An Oasis in NYC

July 24, 2014 by Brandon Garcia Leave a Comment

Dekovats Playground, NYC

Editor's Note: Our week-long celebration of "Summer in Our City Dads Group Cities" heads back to New York City and a little gem of playground. I hate going to parks alone. It always seems like the nannies, sitters and moms always stare at me like I was just released from Riker’s.

However, DeKovats Playground, a narrow triangle between the FDR and York Avenue on Manhattan's East Side., is a breath of fresh air.

Small enough to run into familiar faces after a couple visits and enough off the beaten path to keep away … [Read more...]

Filed Under: entertainment, play Tagged With: NYC Dads Group, review

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