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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 build PINEWOOD DERBY CARS!
My son wanted to build a Bugatti for his Pinewood Derby car this year. We went with his idea from start to finish, and he won first in his Den.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 11, 20201 min read
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The best dads love SNOW!
It doesn't happen often, but we woke up to snow in Texas this morning. A short, simple reminder of how rare and special these mornings are.

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 11, 20201 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 CELEBRATE!
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020. Helping dads be their best...mark

Mark Szkudlarek
Jan 1, 20201 min read
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