DVernon D. Gibbs II dreamed about writing a children's book for a long time. Amid all the pandemic and personal chaos of 2020, his dream came to fruition, so to speak. The married stay-at-home father of three discusses all that went into creating When Good Fruit Goes Bad, his experiences dealing with a miscarriage and witnessing the birth of his twins by C-section, and lots more on the latest edition of The Modern Dads Podcast. Gibbs is interviewed by Cincinnati Dads Group founder Brock Lusch, who hosted the author on his NOMADad Podcast. Lusch recently started a second podcast, Home Dad … [Read more...]
Sharing Songs Among Generations Eased Family’s Pandemic Blues
The pandemic first impacted most of us when many restaurants and bars closed to indoor dining one year ago. Where I live, that shutdown occurred the day after my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at a local restaurant. We remember eating that night and thinking, “There’s no way they’ll shut down this restaurant.”We all know what happened next: a full year of pandemic family life. When I reflect on the past year, I start with gratitude. My wife and I have remained healthy and employed, and my two daughters have been able to continue school virtually with few problems. But … [Read more...]
Kenneth Kellogg Sings Praises of Helping Kids Embrace Their True Selves
Kenneth Kellogg grew up in a gritty Washington, D.C., 'hood, during the city's peak as a major homicide city with addicts, dealers and gun play all around him. So how did he go from there, listening to hip hop and go-go music as he walked through the streets, to singing lead in what was named the "best new opera" in 2020? You'll find out by listening to the latest episode of The Modern Dads Podcast. Kellogg, praised by opera critics for his commanding stage presence and rich, resonant bass, discusses his journey through life, helping children embrace who they are, and what it was … [Read more...]
Children’s Film Festival Debuts Online, Discounts for City Dads Families
If you miss going to the movies as a family, then grab some snacks and gather everyone on the couch: The 2021 New York International Children’s Film Festival is completely online. The film festival for children and teens, formerly held in the New York City boroughs, will make its groundbreaking programming available to families nationwide. As a City Dads member/friend, you can receive a discount on admission. New York International Children’s Film Festival, or NYICFF for short, is one of the largest and most influential family movie events in North America. Now in its third decades, the … [Read more...]
‘When Good Fruit Goes Bad’ Aims to Teach Kids About Inner Worth
One bad banana in the bunch started Vernon D. Gibbs II on his journey to become a children's author. The New Jersey stay-at-home father of three, who is a contributor to our City Dads Group blog, said his son, Justin, was getting ready to toss out a bruised and overripe banana several years ago. Gibbs interceded, showing him that the brown and dented fruit would be a perfect addition to a smoothie -- which Justin simply ate up. "From there, a story grew about eating healthy, creating less waste and how we all sometimes struggle or don’t bother to try to find value in ourselves and each … [Read more...]
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