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50 Father’s Day Questions About Dad That Become Real Memories
Sometimes the best Father’s Day gift is not a thing at all. It is a question that gets Dad talking. The right questions about dad for Father’s Day can turn a normal Sunday into the kind of conversation your family repeats for years. If you only ask five this year, ask these: What is your favorite memory of us as a family? What did you learn from your own dad? What is one thing you wish we did more of together? What is one thing you hope we remember about you? What makes you f
Mark Szkudlarek
Jun 156 min read
Father’s Day 2026: 25 Meaningful Things to Do With Dad
Father’s Day 2026 lands on Sunday, June 21. If you are hunting for father's day things to do with dad and drawing a blank, here is the short version: the day works best when it stays simple. Spend time with him, put in a little effort, and give him something he will remember. That beats another tie he will never wear. My dad has been gone for over a decade, but I remember my father-in-law and my brothers-in-law. The last few years I go to a Catholic Conference early in the ye
Mark Szkudlarek
Jun 157 min read
The best dads know when to Let Them.
Before visiting relatives for the holidays, a book titled The Let Them Theory was recommended to me. I hadn't realized that Mel Robbins is making waves on the Internet with this concept. As noted by the Wall Street Journal and TIME magazine, she's a NY Times best-selling author and a podcaster with billions of views, who inspires listeners worldwide to believe in themselves. It's definitely a must-read or listen. The book, co-authored by her daughter Sawyer Robbins, is the be
Mark Szkudlarek
May 52 min read
The best dads prioritize family.
Rory McIlroy dropped his daughter at school, flew to Augusta, won a round, and still made it home for dinner. It got me thinking about how the rest of us can actually put family first.
Mark Szkudlarek
Apr 131 min read
The best dads take responsibility for those entrusted to us.
It's easy to be patient with strangers. The real test is kindness at home, with the people who know exactly who you are. Here's what Easter reminded me about that.
Mark Szkudlarek
Mar 301 min read
The best dads tackle ADHD.
If you, or someone you love, struggles with ADHD, here is a great event happening next week on August 4 & 5, 2026 that will make a difference in your life. https://www.brainworxmembers.com/adhdtoolbox Helping dads be their best...mark
Mark Szkudlarek
Mar 121 min read
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