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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation launches the Men’s Health Checklist

November 9, 2022

The lies we tell ourselves aren’t helping. “Oh, it’s probably nothing”, “I’m fine”, “All good, just a bit tired”. Too often, it’s either the fear of exaggerating the ‘Man Cold’, even when we feel like garbage, or being worried that we’ll be judged for opening up about our feelings, men just don’t talk about it. The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF) has launched the latest edition of the Men’s Health ...

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Heading to the gym? Don’t make these 5 gym mistakes

February 2, 2022

Are you making a big change or promising yourself to be healthier next year? Start off on the right foot by avoiding these common gym mistakes. Wear the right gear (including a good mask!) I’ve injured myself so many times by wearing the wrong shoes on the treadmill. The wrong gear can ...

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The #1 Job of a Parent – Be the Boundary

October 26, 2021

Oh, parenting. It seems endless because it is. It’s an incredible opportunity to raise the future better than our own. It’s also really tough sometimes, so any lessons found along the way are worth sharing. Kids are learning and acting out their feelings as they feel them and ...

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The Easiest Places to Camp near Vancouver – 2021 List

January 8, 2021

There are a lot of families taking a fresh step into the wonderful world of camping since international travel is pretty much impossible to plan for right now. While the idea of driving out into the middle of nowhere and setting up a camp to embrace a touch of the wild seems awesome (to me at ...

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Building a blanket fort birthday

December 14, 2020

When you’re looking for ideas for indoor birthday parties or even rainy day activities, building a blanket fort it’s always a super fun option and with just a few adjustments, it can go from a blanket hanging over the couch, to epic indoor festival. To start, string a strong piece of rope or ...

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Nominate a Top Dad Blogger for the 2020 Dad Blogger of The Year Award

May 26, 2020

It’s that time of year again, where we all get to nominate our favourite Dad Bloggers (Moms also welcome) to win the illustrious SocialDad.ca 2020 Dad Blogger of the Year award. Last year’s winner, Dale Allen Berg was even interviewed by the newspaper following his award! Just ...

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Camping with a Toddler: 5 Things I Wish I’d Packed

July 13, 2019

Our car was ridiculously full. In fact, it was so full we had to leave our Ford Focus at home and borrow my sister in-law’s SUV. We packed everything we could possibly need. Tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, a hammock, plenty of food including the ingredients for salads (who eats a ...

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A Dad’s Guide to Tidying and Home Safety

June 24, 2019

One of the first things I discovered when I became a parent is that kids are curious about everything. Toys, cat food, my nose, and things that I thought I’d put safely away but hadn’t, like laundry detergent. I thought it might be useful if I shared a few very quick and simple tips that I’ve ...

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A Dad’s Wishlist – Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

June 13, 2019

Hooray for Father’s Day! Homemade cards, a bottle of whatever from the liquor store is cool, and oh how sweet a painting of a, umm oh is that a plant? Oh it’s me! Lovely. Let’s put it on the fridge. Here’s a list of things you can get shipped FAST from Amazon. Power ...

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