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The best dads LOVE THEIR FAMILY!
News of a tragedy stopped me in my tracks this week. It left me with one simple reminder: hug your kids and tell them you love them, today and every day.

Mark Szkudlarek
Feb 1, 20201 min read
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The Best Dads Catch a Scam: Beware This APPLE INC iCloud Call
A call from "APPLE INC" claiming my iCloud had been hacked turned out to be one of the most elaborate scams I've run into. Here's exactly how it worked, and how to protect yourself from the same one.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 25, 20202 min read
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The best dads CRY.
It's been a very difficult two weeks for our community, Carroll ISD and our family. One of Adam's classmates, Sarah Lacy - a senior at Carroll High School, died unexpectedly due to a pedestrian accident. We spent a number of nights crying, hugging and asking "Why", wondering how could this possibly happen and what meaning could come from this tragic accident. We only met Sarah this year as she is a senior and my son is a freshman. We knew her brother from Scouting and I h

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 19, 20202 min read
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The best dads keep the magic alive in the New Year
It's the last weekend of the holiday break. The kids go back to school next week. If you have not already started, the rest of us head back to work on Monday. As soon as we hit that first full week in January, it feels like the magic has gone. This year, let's try to keep the magic alive. It is in giving that we receive. We are a little more patient, spend more time with family and friends and focus on the important things. It is easy to fall back into old habits. Let

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 4, 20201 min read
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The best dads WORK OUT!
I've actually lost weight over the last few months and feel ready to get back to the gym. Here's why getting your kids involved in fitness might be the thing that makes it stick this time.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 2, 20201 min read
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The best dads put in the EFFORT!
Touring the Mavericks practice facility, one quote on the wall stuck with me: effort is the one thing we can always control. Here's why it's stayed with me since.

Mark Szkudlarek
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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