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Eric Olson

Coming Soon: Parental Tangents Podcast

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We have partnered with Rachel from Starship Suburbia to sit down on a regular basis to talk about the challenges of parenting. We'll cover a range of topics, and the first two should post shortly. Our first two cover the holidays, naps, and sickness. We might go off topic a few times, and there may have been sake involved when we talked about the holidays. If you want to … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Parental Tangents Podcast

Exercise and the Challenges of Dad Bod

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Raising kids is tough. The stress and physical exertion of an infant can cause your body to break down and require medical assistance or modifications to activities. This can be frightening if you're by yourself or the only one able to take care of something. One way to combat this is through regular exercise or fitness training. Beyond Dad Bod A recent-ish meme is the "Dad … [Read more...] about Exercise and the Challenges of Dad Bod

Keep Cool: Toddler Terrible Twos

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Every father has stories. Many are cute, adorable, or silly. But not all of them are, and many of these survival stories are probably about the Terrible Twos. If you're reading this article, it's likely because you have a toddler right now. There are probably a number of questions on your mind: Where did my easy-going toddler go? What is up with two year olds? How … [Read more...] about Keep Cool: Toddler Terrible Twos

Give Great Gifts: Home Cooks

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Give Great Gifts Series Our guides to help you out with. . . Writers and Artists Tech Toys and Tools Home Cooks Cooking is a passion for us as The Modern Father. While that does include the grill when the weather is right, we don't limit ourselves to it. We have a number of items that will make the cook in your life smile. If you're anything like us, gift giving is … [Read more...] about Give Great Gifts: Home Cooks