There is a new program for expectant parents & caregivers that kicks off next week, April 27th. It is designed to share resources and the importance of reading, singing, and speaking to the baby during early childhood development even before they are born. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 Read more…
We’re raising money to sponsor Howard County 5th graders to learn life skills through the Get on the Bus after-school soccer program. Our goal is to raise at least $500 this week that will provide critical funding for this program What is GET ON THE BUS? Kids at targeted Howard Read more…
Here we go again! Let’s not mess this one up. We put together this list of creative gift ideas from local small businesses that your partner may enjoy. Let them know we sent you. If you have a great idea, help a dad out & share it in a comment! Read more…
Diaper need is a hidden consequence of poverty. Help us reach our goal today and donate to our holiday diaper drive! Every diaper counts. Ways to Donate: Donate by December 16th! Order from the Amazon Wishlist HERE Drop off donations at the HoCo Food Bank 8385 Gerwig Ln, #J, Columbia; 9:30-3:00 Read more…
We’re looking for the best costumes this #HoCoHalloween! Enter to win prizes and most of all, dad bragging rights! The deadline for entering is Wednesday, November 3rd. Complete the form below & upload a photo of your costume(s) or pumpkin to submit your entry. See more details below. Two Contest Read more…
Event Details Pay what you can & we have a Signup Genius to bring something. $3 per person park entrance fee; children in car seats/boosters are free Patapsco Valley State Park – Hollofield Area Pavilion 301 8020 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City MD 21043 Link to Google Maps Want to Read more…
I originally pimped out a home gym as a Mother’s Day gift for my wife, but I’ve since been using it more often myself. Being 6’4″, the upgrade to our new Evolution Pro II was welcomed. I’ll detail our DIY Peloton setup & review the new bike below. The Setup Read more…
The Living Farm Heritage Museum is in West Friendship and is dedicated to preserving farming life and practices found in early to present-day Howard County, Maryland. This activity idea was provided by Rachel of BaltimoreFamilyFun on Instagram. Rachel owns this content. To get more outdoor fun across central Maryland, be Read more…
Dan, a frequent contributor within our Facebook Group, has been sizing up two local places for family time & wanted to share his analysis to help other dads and hear their perspectives. It was such a great breakdown, we wanted to share it here on the HoCo Dads Blog. Thanks, Read more…
There might be a lot of nervous energy and anxiety in the air this year. Here are some resources for your mental health and setting the tone for the family. We wish you all the best of luck this school year. Share those chalkboard photos too! I’m sure a few Read more…
Hey Dads, join our fantasy football league on Sleeper! https://sleeper.app/i/k3oEDwJ196Gz $40 entry fee. If we get 10 people, 300 to first, 60 for second. 40 for third. If we get 12, then we will adjust. Trophy to winner. Draft date is TBD.
Our 21-month-old son, Wyatt has a congenital heart defect (a CHD). He recently had open-heart surgery and just returned back home. It was definitely hard, especially the moment they took him back for surgery. My husband, Aaron, has been amazing through it all though. The first couple of nights were Read more…
Join us for Family Day at the Bowie Baysox game on Sunday, August 15th. We’ll enjoy baseball, a helicopter candy drop, and the kids get to run the bases! Use the promo code of HCDADS to get $7 off. Purchase tickets here:https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyNew.asp?EventID=315122 Please join us for a fun-filled day in Read more…
Being a father can be a lot of hard work. That’s why it’s important to keep a good sense of humor. With that in mind, here are some fun books about fatherhood that are sure to brighten every dad’s day. Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, Read more…