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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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The best dads go to the MOVIES!
We saw a movie over the summer and decided to make it an event, asking the boys to dress the part. Turns out a little extra effort turns an ordinary outing into a memorable one.

Mark Szkudlarek
Sep 12, 20191 min read
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The best dads REFLECT!
A Dads Club Breakfast got me thinking about how fast these years go. My son's last year of elementary school was a good reminder to cherish every stage while it lasts.

Mark Szkudlarek
Sep 10, 20191 min read
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The best dads LISTEN.
Dad, dad, dad. When your kids want to share something, the hardest part isn't stopping what you're doing, it's listening without trying to fix it right away.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jun 27, 20191 min read
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