Need some time with other dads to hash out this whole parenting thing? Then we have the ticket for you -- at 20 percent off! The annual Dad 2.0 Summit is offering City Dads Group members an exclusive discount ticket deal to its Feb. 21-23, 2019, conference in San Antonio, Texas. Tickets for individuals are $199, down from $249. Tickets for businesses (agencies or brands wishing to pitch to attendees) will even be reduced from $599 to $479. ++ Use the City Dads exclusive discount for Dad 2.019 ++ The Dad 2.0 Summit is a national three-day conference where marketers, social media leaders, … [Read more...]
Cooking Hacks for Dads to Make Healthier, Happier Mealtimes
It’s now more manly than ever to create in the kitchen. And that’s exactly how you should approach this. Embrace the world of cooking as creation. You don’t have to be a Jedi Master to have an appreciation for cooking up culinary excellence every single day. But you should at least have a baseline knowledge of how things work and how to make up dishes to serve a variety of diners: whether you’re eating alone, enjoying a romantic meal with your partner or creating a feast for the whole family. Before getting into the cooking hacks, let’s chat about the reasons why you should take up … [Read more...]
Diaper Changing Tables Required in New NY Public Restrooms
Putting a new diaper on your little one becomes easier in New York starting this year, moms and dads. A state law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring diaper changing tables be in all new or newly renovated public restrooms in the Empire State. While the lack of diaper changing tables in men’s rooms sparked the new law, it's a win for all parents and caretakers regardless of gender. "All parents deserve a clean, safe space to take care of their baby’s needs," N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted back in April when announcing the new law. "We’re ensuring equal access to these amenities so all … [Read more...]
Be a Good ‘School Parent’ with These Helpful Tips
I wasn’t sure what to expect or do when I first became a parent of a school-age child. Now I’ve been "school parent" for some time, I think I have a handle on it. Here are some suggestions for parents who have recently started their own journey. As soon as the kids come home from school, check their backpacks. Many times, kids don’t even think they have homework when they do. They’re not trying to get out of it, although some do try, they simply do not realize they have to turn something in the next day. Fill out and sign papers right away. Don’t be that school parents who fools … [Read more...]
Sun Sets on Fun-, Adventure-Filled 2018 for NYC Dads Group
Of 2018, that is. As we wrap up another year, our tenth here at NYC Dads Group, let's take a look back at some of the great things we did and witnessed in and around the Big Apple. Paid family leave, baby changing stations for all January 2018 started with New York state becoming only the fourth state in the country to require paid family leave for most people who work for private employers. Later in the month, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill requiring all new public restrooms — regardless of gender designation — have baby changing tables. The lack of changing stations in … [Read more...]
Winter ONEderland a Magical Experience at One World Observatory
Looking for a thrilling way to visit the big guy in the red suit this holiday season? Want to do something uniquely New York and fun with the kids while they are home from winter break? Our family recently visited One World Observatory for its second annual Winter ONEderland holiday installation and it was an unforgettable experience we highly recommend. One of Santa's elves greeted us with tasty cookies as we entered the Glacier Caves. Next, we're surrounded by digital snowflakes in a sleek Skypod elevator and rocketed up to the 102nd floor in under one minute. The One World Trade … [Read more...]
Winter Break Activities for NYC Kids You and They Will Love
With the holiday season upon us and winter break from school near, we asked a few of our dads for suggestions on what to do with their children in and around NYC during this time of the year. Here are some of their suggestions, and if you want more check out our summary of fun winter activities for kids. MTA Holiday Nostalgia Rides The MTA is continuing it’s annual tradition of Holiday Nostalgia Rides on vintage trains. Having grown up in the city, I always think this means the cars will be covered in graffiti and I’ll be mugged by a guy named Fleabag Jimmy, but no! Vintage subway cars … [Read more...]
Tickets on Sale for 2019 At-Home Dad Conference in Minneapolis
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...]