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Giveaways

Active Chairs Review

In the search for something to keep our fidgety kid engaged and in place during virtual schooling, we came across Active Chairs by Studico. They’re wobbling stools designed to keep active kids engaged and focused while balancing in place. Their Read more…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago
Community Building

Looking to Get More Involved in HoCo Dads? 2021 Board Nominations

Call for Nominations for the 2021 Board of Directors If you’re interested in shaping the vision and trajectory of our organization? The DadBoD has one slot opening up at the end of the year. If you’re already interested and would Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 6, 2020 ago
Giveaways

Vote for the Best HoCo Costumes & Carved Pumpkins

The costume contest is underway and voting is taking place. Scroll to the bottom to vote for your favorite pumpkins and family costumes!. Jack-O-Lanterns Dad Costumes Family Costumes Voting Closed

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 4, 2020 ago
Giveaways

HoCo’s Best Costumes & Carved Pumpkins – Last Call to Submit Your Entry

There have been some great entries so far! Think you have something better? Submit your entries below. See more details on the contest in our contest post. Monday, Nov 3rd is the last day to enter Some of the entries Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsNovember 1, 2020 ago
HoCo Dads Costume Contest
Giveaways

Halloween Costume & Jack-O-Lantern Contest, Submit Your Entries

We’re looking for the best costumes this #HoCoHalloween! Enter to win prizes and most of all dad bragging rights! There will be two categories and finalists selected for each category. The deadline for entering is Monday, November 3rd. Complete the Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 30, 2020 ago
Events

Virtual Bingo was a Hit

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and joined us! Tag us in your photos with your prizes (@howardcountydads) and we’ll add them below. Comment below with feedback on the event or future ideas. Want to see more events like Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
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Daddy & Me Activities

Backyard Swapping: More Family Fun, Safely

Here is a pandemic survival tip for families. Backyard Swapping is when you visit another family’s yard to enjoy their games, toys, and play sets one day while the host family cheers from a distant window or patio. Invite a Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Virtual Parenting Session, Tonight at 7 (10/27)

We’re stuck in the house and we’re all we got. Get some tips on dealing with sibling rivalry. Tomorrow night at 7 Register now: https://ift.tt/35ByMrl https://instagr.am/p/CG0zfboHxh7/

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 27, 2020 ago
Events

Family Event: Virtual Bingo this Friday

We’re hosting a virtual bingo game for the whole family. RSVP here, and get ready for a free fun night with your family. How will it work? We’ll email you a link to a Zoom meeting and bingo cards for Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 13, 2020 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Outdoor Fun: Local Dad Creates Pirate Treasure Hunts

Cool Dad Alert! When this cool dad started HoCo Pirate Adventures in the summer of 2020, it quickly became a must-do family activity. Chris Fuchs creates HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunts with his kids at local parks. We reached out and got Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsOctober 9, 2020 ago
HoCo Pirate Treasure Hunts
O'Dell Lewis, Daddy Daughter Days, Quality Time with a Howard County Dad
Cool Dads Unite

Advice for New Dads

Be There Recognize fatherhood as the most important job you will have. Study after study reports a father’s involvement as a major contributing factor in a person’s successful academic, health, financial and mental development. Being in the same room on Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsSeptember 30, 2020 ago
Cool Dads Unite

My Spring & Summer as a (fake) Stay-at-Home Dad

2020 has shaken up life schedules in an unprecedented way. I have been posing as a stay-at-home dad (SAHD) with everything shutdown. I gained a lot of respect for the dads that have been doing it all along. Surviving the Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsSeptember 26, 2020 ago
Community Building

Community Builiding Project – Volunteers Needed

Dads, grab your hammers! Want to get involved in a volunteer project? Want to learn or practice some building/construction skills? The Community Ecology Institute (CEI) in Columbia is looking for a team to help build a new chicken coop for Read more…

By Joe Russo, 5 yearsSeptember 23, 2020 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Together Time Puzzles: Our quarantine entertainment for the whole family

Early on in the global pandemic, we pulled out a puzzle we had stashed away for the holidays. It was a Together Time Puzzle by Ceaco that has small medium and large-sized pieces so everyone can join in and contribute. Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsAugust 30, 2020 ago
Peanuts Together Time Puzzle
Daddy & Me Activities

Virtual Fishing Derby Aug 29 – Sep 5

Here is an event that dads can enjoy – a kids’ virtual fishing derby. Grab a rod, get out to a lake, and make memories with a chance at a prize. Note: This event is not hosted nor associated with Read more…

By Josh Benson, 5 yearsAugust 29, 2020 ago

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