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5DGW Workshop: How can Dads gain an audience and become Dad-Bloggers?

April 22, 2023

During the 5 Dads Go Wild trip, we like to have a few group sessions to share some of our knowledge and tried-and-tested findings. This time we’re talking about becoming more successful on Instagram (or TikTok/YouTube, etc.) and building an audience within the parenting community. Here are some tips and strategies you can use to create engaging and fun Instagram content for your audience of parents: Most of us use our phones to take photos and videos. Here are some tips and strategies ...

Dad-ing

6 Tips for an easier family road trip

February 23, 2023

Planning a Family Road Trip: Tips for a “Stress-Free” Vacation. Ok, well it definitely won’t be stress-free, but at least you might be a bit more prepared. Are you planning a family road trip? If so, you’re in for an exciting adventure! Road trips are a great way to explore new places and ...

Dad-ing

Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Kids – 10 Tips to help school drop-off

October 3, 2022

My daughter would have to be handed off to her teacher in the morning. Floods of tears from her and an enormous feeling of guilt from me. How could I just walk away knowing that she’s so sad and anxious? Even though I knew she’d be distracted quickly and move on with her day, she ...

Gear and Gadgets

The 2022 Christmas Gift Guide

September 21, 2022

Oooh yeah! It’s that time again. The stores are setting up displays while tweets rain down on my feed with complaints of “it’s too early!” and “we haven’t even had Halloween yet.” Well, I love everything Holiday related and have waited long enough. So, unlike those recipe posts that make you ...

Dad-ing

The Last Week Before School. What’s a Routine?

August 29, 2022

For us, school is going back next week and we’re a mixed bag of emotions. My little one is a bit nervous. There’s going to be a new teacher, a new group of friends to navigate, and more pressure to grow up. As parents, we’ve been trying to sympathize and ease her into the idea of going back to ...

Brand Love

Family Favourite – White Spot Celebrates BC with New Menu Items

August 11, 2022

sponsored Our local White Spot is one of our favourite places to eat. In fact, it’s a restaurant chain with a lot of history – including with my wife’s wonderful great aunt who used to deliver food to the cars on rollerskates back in the 1940s-60s at the original White Spot on ...

Dad-ing

Is Your Car Ready for The Extreme Heat? – A Checklist

July 27, 2022

With Environment Canada’s latest Heat Warning issued across British Columbia, it is important to check the safety of your vehicle before heading out for the August long weekend. After all, nothing ruins a vacation like a broken-down car! Before you leave – a heat-ready road trip ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

The Ultimate Travel Camera for 2022

June 14, 2022

I love using a ‘proper’ camera for portrait shoots, special events, and even for taking on a day out. But they are so heavy. I did the unthinkable when we took a trip to Disneyland I left the camera at home and relied completely on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. Battery Life Aside from being a million ...

Dad-ing

ZEN PARENTING: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

March 10, 2022

Therapist, Yoga, Mother of three, and co-host of the top-ranked podcast: Zen Parenting, Cathy Cassani Adams supports parents in navigating through the inevitable confusion, power struggles, and often unforeseen meltdowns that come with the job. Cathy’s new book, ‘Zen Parenting: ...