HomeDadCon, the annual national conference just for at-home fathers, comes to Minneapolis, Minn., Sept 26-28 this year and tickets are now on sale. HomeDadCon 2019 will also give our Twin Cities Dads Group a chance to show off its hometown. The 450-member City Dads Group chapter will play a big role in organizing and hosting the event held by the nonprofit National At-Home Dad Network. “We’re really excited to be working with the NAHDN on the convention," said Chris Brandenburg, a co-organizer of the Twin Cities Dads Group and the At-Home Dad Network's chairperson for HomeDadCon 2019. … [Read more...]
Family-Friendly Skiing Closer to NYC Than You Might Think
Family-friendly skiing, snowboarding and tubing is not as far or as difficult to get to from NYC as you may think. Several kid-friendly slopes and resorts are within a few hours by car, commuter train or the NYC Snow Bus, a low-cost way to get a ride, lift ticket and even rent gear. If you want to escape the urban jungle for a day or weekend, here are some of our favorite family-friendly ski resorts and spot in the New York City area. Thunder Ridge Ski Thunder Ridge Ski may be the easiest of all these to reach from NYC. Located in Patterson, N.Y. just off I-684, it's only 90 minutes by … [Read more...]
Big Apple Circus: Must-See Family Entertainment in NYC
An entertaining force to be reckoned with, the Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center in New York City for it's all new, 41st edition. It continues to be an annual family tradition for me and should be a must-see destination for families this holiday season. I could list a dozen reasons, but will leave you with four good ones to visit the Big Apple Circus before it wraps up on Jan. 27, 2019: 1. Every seat, the best seat in the house The intimate ringside seats are immersed in the action so our family felt like we were a part of the performance. Unlike massive entertainment stadiums, the … [Read more...]
Your Donations Can Help Low-Income Fathers with Dad Toolkits
You can help low-income fathers receive essential gear to help them care for their children this Giving Tuesday through a donation to one of NYC Dads Group's longtime charitable partners, GOOD+ Foundation. GOOD+ Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit that collects and distributes children's clothes and other items for families in need, is collecting monetary donations today that will be used to pay for “Dad Toolkits.” These toolkits include critical items such as diapers, diaper wipes, an infant front carrier, a car seat, a stroller, a high chair and safety gate. The organization will … [Read more...]
Holiday Tradition Needs a Reboot for Growing Son
He wanted me to say it was OK. But I wouldn’t. I could have insisted. But I didn’t. It was just less than two weeks until Thanksgiving. I was driving the boys to school, and I broached the topic. Since BR was 6 years old, we have had the tradition to go to Manhattan on Thanksgiving to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. His younger brother, SJ, had been an attendee of the parade since he was 7. In 2016, when he turned 12, BR decided he was not interested in going to the parade. At the time, I was surprised. Disappointed. Hurt. But a year had passed. And while I asked the … [Read more...]
Balance Healthy Eating Habits with Some Indulging in NYC Food Favorites
New York City is a food lover’s paradise. From pizza to cronuts to craft beers and every amazing foodie dream in between, it’s quite easy to ruin a good diet if we aren’t careful. And, let’s be honest, for every health benefit the city provides, the Big Apple hits us with countless options to find dietary pitfalls. One of my biggest goals as a nutrition coach is helping busy moms and dads navigate the challenges of everyday life with kids and work to find the right balance for achieving goals. The most important part of my programming is the nutritional side. This is how I break things down … [Read more...]
Movember 2018 Brings Mustaches, Movement for Men’s Health
Movember 2018 has arrived, so men -- put down the razors. The month of November is also known as “Movember” with "mo" being short for mustache. During these 30 days, men around the globe are getting fuzzy on the upper lip to help raise fund and aware of men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. City Dads Group members are once again joining the good fellows in three other fatherhood-friendly organizations to sprout a living awareness ribbon under our noses to support the The Movember Foundation in its mission. The Movember Foundation is … [Read more...]
Void of Trick-or-Treaters, Neighborhood’s Halloween Brings Eerie Quiet
We were boys on a mission. It was Halloween night, and my dad was late picking us up. We stood waiting and waiting for him. But it was the pre-cell phone era, so all we could do was tap our feet impatiently and mutter under our breath. Dad finally showed up – a miscommunication apparently – and got us home just before the unofficial start time for trick-or-treating in my neighborhood. We quickly changed into our costumes, grabbed old pillow cases to hold our candy and started running from house to house. Our neighborhood. We said it was all about the candy. We didn’t care about … [Read more...]
First Haircut a Milestone for Bonding Between Fathers, Sons
Growing up, my dad would take me to get a haircut every two weeks and I used to love it. It was our time to bond and I loved hearing him say how good I looked with my cut. As I got older, having a fresh cut became a priority, especially in college. It made me feel clean and gave me all the confidence I needed at times! Now as a dad, I get to experience the same thing with my kids so taking them to get their first haircut is a big deal. We don’t want them coming home with those bowl-shaped cuts. (Fellas, yah know what I’m talking about. Be there, don’t let wifey or grandma take them to … [Read more...]
Bath Time for Little Kids is a Filthy Business
I hate giving my kid a bath. To start with, baths are nasty. Women may find them relaxing, but the things that make a bath relaxing – i.e. candles; bubbles; not having a penis floating limply in front of you – are not typically things men enjoy. For us, there are no candles or bubbles; it’s just you in a shallow, lukewarm pool of filth staring at your slowly shrinking penis. Which is why I take showers. Unfortunately for my 2-year-old son, showering is not an option. Aside from the fact that most toddlers would slip and fall while wearing cleats on a football field, standing one … [Read more...]
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