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A Daddy-Daughter Saturday

Oct 12, 2022 08:43AM ● By Matthew Jones

I’m a big fan of having two kids. They get to grow up together and they can play with each other. Empathy and compassion need to be learned, and having another kid around all the time gives them...

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Stuff My Son Says

Sep 28, 2022 09:26PM ● By Matthew Jones

Kids are hilarious. They take in tons of stuff they see and hear every day, swish it around in their brain, and spit out some great stuff that you never would have thought of. Maybe you have a...

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Fathering at First Friday

Sep 14, 2022 08:53AM ● By Matthew Jones

Have you ever been out to downtown Fredericksburg for their First Friday celebration? You should, it’s fun! On the first Friday of every month, a bunch of restaurants and stores downtown stay open...

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Tell Me a Story, Dad

Aug 25, 2022 01:33PM ● By Matthew Jones

To me, one of parenthood’s many joys is as an outlet for creativity. Specifically, in the case of bedtime stories. Reading from a book to your kid is wonderful, and you should do it as much as you...

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Let's Talk About Your Butt

Aug 10, 2022 01:38PM ● By Matthew Jones

Hey you! Yeah, you! You’re a human adult, right? Maybe with a kid or two? Well, I have some important information for you. It’s about … well … it’s about your butt. I prefer to keep things...

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How Not To Be a Good Dad: Summer Edition!

Jul 27, 2022 05:58AM ● By Matthew Jones

Summer has flown by and will be over before you know it. But there's still some time left to get in those summer activities. Go to the beach, chill by the pool, or get your grill on. You know what...

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Have Fun Singing at Harmony Kids

Jul 06, 2022 06:47AM ● By Matthew Jones

Music is an important part of a child’s development. Dancing and playing instruments work their fine and gross motor functions. Listening to and making music builds pathways in the brain that...

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Artificial Dad-telligence

Jun 22, 2022 12:51PM ● By Matthew Jones

The world is full of technology. And our technology is getting smarter every day. Some of it is smart enough to drive cars, to paint pictures, to play chess.

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Parenting on Vacation

Jun 08, 2022 06:41AM ● By Matthew Jones

I'm in the middle of a lovely two-week stay at a beach house rental in the Outer Banks. We’re lucky enough to go every year, and it’s generally a great time. I get to spend time at the beach and...

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A Busy Weekend

May 25, 2022 07:44AM ● By Matthew Jones

There was lots of dadding going down in Fredericksburg this last weekend. I went all over the area, doing stuff with my son, my daughter, my niece, and my nephew. Saturday Saturday morning found...

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