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Cool Dads Unite

Being the Father Your Kids Deserve [Testimonial Tuesday]

“Whether you’re heavily involved or an occasional observer of the Howard County Dads organization, the impact can be felt hard. Just knowing this active group exists gives you inspiration and motivation to be the dad your children expect and deserve. Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsJanuary 19, 2021 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Dad’s Guide to Buying Tools for Your Kids: Part 2 – Tools for Intermediate Tool Users (6+yo)

This is the second part in a multi-part series on buying tools for your kids. Part 2 focuses around buying your kids tools beyond the introductory tools. All the tools described in this section are appropriate for kids aged 6 Read more…

By Brent MacAloney, 4 yearsJanuary 12, 2021 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Dad’s Guide to Buying Tools for Your Kids: Part 1 – Tools for Beginners

This is the first part in a multi-part series on buying tools for your kids. Part 1 focuses around buying your kids their first tools. All the tools described in this section are appropriate for kids aged 3 years and Read more…

By Brent MacAloney, 4 yearsDecember 30, 2020 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

3 Ways to Celebrate the New Year Before Bedtime

We won’t mope and whine about how the New Year won’t be the same as usual. Instead we’re going all out to celebrate the end of the longest year ever! . . . Without keeping the kids up late though, Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 28, 2020 ago
Holiday lights on a house
Community Resources

Holiday Lights Contest, Vote Now

We had six dads enter the holiday lights contest. Now you get to pick “the people’s champ”. Watch the video and pick your favorite two by leaving a commetn with the entry numbers 1-6. Thank Yous We did this in Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 22, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Free Activities from Recreation & Parks’ Online Programming

Howard County’s Recreation & Parks Department offers an extensive list of online activities and programs with their #AtHomeWithHocoRec campaign. The offerings are in two categories, “Free videos and printouts” and “Online Programs”. They keep adding offerings so it’s best to Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 21, 2020 ago
Community Resources

5 Principles to Father Your Little One’s Learning Potential| The Basics

If you’re a dad with kids age 0 to 3, sign up for The Basics. It’s a free program that provides everyday tools to intentionally improve on your kids’ learning potential. Take note of this and other community resources encouraged Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 14, 2020 ago
Dad Deals

New Dad Merch | Order gifts by Dec 10th for Christmas Delivery.

Howard County Dads is all about bringing dads and families together. As we enter the holiday season at the end of this exceptionally different year, we were looking for a way for our HCD community to be able to come Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 4, 2020 ago
Community Building

Thank You for Your Support

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By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 4, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Helping Fathers in Need, Giving Tuesday

Thank you for supporting Howard County Dads this year. Since May we’ve provided over $950 in assistance to local families in need. This includes diapers, groceries, and essential needs that were requested. We couldn’t have done this without your support, Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsDecember 1, 2020 ago
Community Building

HoCo Dads Holiday Lights Contest & Diaper Drive

Alright dads, let’s see the best holiday light displays. On this page, you’ll get all the entry details & sign up form. Upload a landscape (wide) video to our Dropbox (additional photos accepted) by Dec 15th. Please fill out the Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 28, 2020 ago
Cool Dads Unite

5 Things to Improve Your Virtual Learning Workstations

HCPSS says we’re in this for the long haul. Our students will be virtual at least until April, so it’s worth making your kids’ workstation as comfortable as possible. Brent and I have some tips on getting essentials for your Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 27, 2020 ago
Virtual Learning Workstation Setup
Community Resources

Free Bikes for Families in Need, Volunteer Opportunity

Free Bikes 4 Kidz currently has well over 100 tricycles, scooters, striders, ride-on toys, and tiny bicycles that have not been allocated. These are suitable for preschoolers, pre-K, and kindergartners under about 40″ tall. If you know a family in Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 24, 2020 ago
Community Building

2021 Virtual Planning Meeting, 11/18 8 pm

Annual Open Board Meeting this Wednesday This Wednesday the DadBoD is hosting a meeting open to all of the HoCo Dads family in preparation for our 2021 programming. It’s to look back on our year and plan what’s to come Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 16, 2020 ago
Events

Dads Virtual Comedy Show, Fri 8 pm

Be sure to RSVP now & get the Zoom link! Howard County Dads and the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival Present a night of comedy for dads, by dads. The show features dads who happen to be comedians from the PA, Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago

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