Dad only events, advice, and resources that build much-needed camaraderie among local fathers.
The Early Childhood Programs office of Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) shared a list of resources to help local dads get their kids ready for school. The tips below are from Amy Kelly, Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Specialist for HCPSS. This relationship with HCPSS and the Howard Read more…
Valentine’s Day is this week. Yup! It’s practically here. Here are a few ideas from the dads just in case you haven’t nailed down a gameplan yet. A Day of Self Care at Sapphire Salon Last month they hosted our daddy-daughter hair lesson & we had a blast! Now they’re Read more…
Of the most successful students in the country, one of the only common traits found is their father was involved in their education. As stated by the Fatherhood Institute, dads showing an interest in their kid’s education Is a larger factor in their child’s academic success than income level, family Read more…
Kids. Those nasty germ carriers are like walking petri dishes. We gladly found Soap-Caps, a fun hand wash timer for soap dispensers. Read our review and sign up for a chance to win your own. Our Struggle My boys (ages 4 & 5) just pee and walk away. Flush? Nah. Wash hands? Read more…
Fishing is a top American pastime and Howard County has no shortage of lakes to take your kids out and have a great time. Experienced angler dad, or learning along with the kids, use this advice to make the best of your first Howard County fishing trip. Kid-Friendly Gear Tip Read more…
We Finally Did it! This past weekend I took my son camping for the first time. I wouldn’t call myself a ‘seasoned’ camper – I did camp a lot growing up, but as an adult I’ve only gone a few times, and not since my son was born 5 years Read more…
Collegiate Sports with Kids Here in central Maryland we are extremely lucky. On any given week, we have a fairly sizeable list of things that we can do with our family for free or little cost. One of those inexpensive things that I like to do is enjoy college sports Read more…
The Howard County Government offers some great resources for activities, learning and having fun. They also have a lot to offer parents, new and seasoned. Check out the list of a few that highlight what they have available for free. The Parents Guide to Howard County An index of local Read more…
Fall is a great time to photograph your kids. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Fall is coming soon…We’ll have cooler weather, Halloween, and Fall colors. I’ll be coming out with some tips and ideas for photography in the fall soon, but in the meantime, here’s an idea to start thinking about. This one takes some dedication and buy-in from Mom, but these pictures were Read more…
Join in and build this community of local dads. We made it easier by creating a Get Involved page at https://howardcountydads.com/involved. You can submit blog article ideas and suggest new events. Joe Russo really held down the blog this summer with great family tips, and Dylan put a couple of Read more…
More and more, people are enjoying photography, parents included. Nowadays, it seems that one of the items that comes included with your new bundle of joy is a new baby. Or, maybe the other way around. Either way, new parents and new cameras seem to be a combo deal, and Read more…
If you are a dad going through a divorce and seeking custody of your child(ren), here are tips that you should consider. Multiple studies have shown that kids whose parents have separated are better adjusted when their parents are able to put their differences aside and work together for the Read more…
One Day of Peace We celebrate Father’s Day year round at Howard County Dads. This Sunday, I just want some peace and quiet. Then we can continue on with the mad house on Monday. Local Events & Deals Yea, sounds great, but I know that won’t happen so here’s some Read more…