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Back to School & Managing Anxiety

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…

By Josh Benson, 2 years 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 by HoCo’s Office of Children and Families to keep being Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsDecember 14, 2020 ago
Virtual Learning Workstation Setup
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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 setup. Have any virtual learning victory items? Hopefully, your kids Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsNovember 27, 2020 ago
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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 company sent us a few of them to try out Read more…

By Josh Benson, 2 yearsNovember 11, 2020 ago
Daddy & Me Activities

Making Memories with Pen Pals

Our family linked up with a couple of others overseas to write letters between the elementary-aged kids. As we worked through the process, all of us (parents included) got more into the activity. It turned into an impressive blend of life skills and entertainment. Life Skills & Entertainment As we Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsJune 15, 2020 ago
dreambox certificate of achievement
Cool Dads Unite

Dreambox Pro Tip: Get parent access and reports

We’re all figuring out this distance learning thing. I was looking for more insight into how my elementary students were doing with their virtual math classwork. I found a feature called the Dreambox Family Dashboard and is pretty simple to set up. Set Up Parent Access Here’s the quick how-to: Read more…

By Josh Benson, 3 yearsApril 23, 2020 ago
Community Resources

Preparing them for Kindergarten, Tips from HCPSS

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…

By Amy H. Kelly, 4 yearsFebruary 18, 2019 ago
father involved in education, Web design for babies
Cool Dads Unite

Top ways to participate in your child’s education

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…

By Josh Benson, 4 yearsJanuary 29, 2019 ago
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