Here are 5 ways the HoCo Dads have been keeping the whole family moving while practicing social distancing. Then we’ll share a quick fire list provided by Howard County Office of Children and Families. 1. Just Dance on YouTube Yes, the games we all had on Nintendo Wii in 2009. Read more…
Have any outdoor games packed away? Since we can’t throw a big cookout, pull out those backyard games or order some new, epic ones. We just got ta 6 ft tall inflatable dart board & a jumbo bowling and the kids had a blast. Hammacher Schlemmer sent them to HoCo Read more…
Recently, Lowe’s has started offering build projects for kids on the second Saturday of each month. These are simple, fun projects made to get your kids used to using tools and following directions to build something of their own (and get you into the store). Normally, they supply all the Read more…
We’re meeting up at Lake Centennial Saturday March 14. Bring the family out, enjoy the outdoors and meet up with other cool dads! If you’ve got teens, expecting, or you’re grand parents, all are welcome. We’ll meet at the South playground once gathered, we’ll go for a stroll around the Read more…
Lowe’s has brought back the Build N Grow DIY Kids Workshops. First one locally was a Valentine’s Day card holder held on February 8th. It will be the 2nd Saturday each month, to not conflict with Home Depot’s 1st Saturday kids workshop. Check your local Lowe’s to see if they Read more…
We have a couple of families that signed their kids up for the Spring Fishing Tournament. There will be a HoCo Dads canopy set up as a home base so anyone that needs a break/snack can hang out. We’ll set up in the southeastern corner of the lake, counter-clockwise from Read more…
A group of us dads enjoy the Home Depot Kids Workshops (which are awesome BTW). I also know some of the dads in this group have even gone as far as getting their kids their own tools. Here are some tips and pointers for those of you who are looking Read more…
We had a lot of milestones in 2019 and the community really embraced this movement we have going. Thank you to all of the families, volunteers, government organizations, and companies that partnered with us to make Howard County an even more dad-friendly place for families. 2 New Directors Voted onto Read more…
There are lots of places to check out holiday lights. Here are a few that we checked out in 2019 that are in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Here are some ideas to spend quality time with the kids without spending much money, if any at all. Kids enjoy toys and tablets, but really all they want is to spend time with Dad. Check out this list and let us know what you do together in the fall. Read more…
We headed to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo for their Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo. On a day where the rain just wouldn’t go away, we decided to get out there and make the best of it.Not to be confused with ZooBOOO! at The Maryland Zoo, this is the Halloween Read more…
If you’re a parent, you know how scary it can be watching your children imitate the things you do and say. Their ability to absorb and reflect our mannerisms, attitudes, even our facial expressions can be eerie. As a parent we have to be aware at all times, what we Read more…
I was shocked to learn that Hersheypark was only a 90-minute drive from Ellicott City. I’ve gone plenty of times as a kid, and it was always a day trip. However, this was my first visit as a family. We decided to get a hotel room and do 3 days Read more…
We’re loading up this month’s calendar with a good mix of events and meetups. Daddy and my events will create memories for the family, while the dad only events will provide downtime and bonding among local fathers. Giveaway: Buy a shirt & win big If you buy a Howard County Read more…
May 19th 10 AM at Calvert Cliffs State Park Let’s get the kids out and dirty! Picnic and fossil hunting at Calvert Cliffs in Lusby, MD. It’s a 1.8 mile hike from the parking area to the beach, but it’s an easy walk and most of it is boardwalk style Read more…