Jack Shaw is the senior lifestyle writer at Modded with and a single father with a special interest in navigating the ins and outs of being a parent. As fathers, the work we put in isn’t always recognized, but it’s absolutely essential to the health and well-being of our children. You can find more of Jack’s work in publications like Tiny Buddha, Daddy’s Digest, Simply Family Magazine and more.
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Prioritizing Your Mental Health as a Parent
Self-care isn’t selfish—it helps you recharge, handle parenting challenges, and build stronger family bonds. Prioritize yourself, too.
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Encouraging Good Grades Without Pressuring Your Kids
In our formative years, it wasn’t out of the ordinary for parents to punish poor grades and withhold privileges if academic achievements fell[…]
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You Shouldn’t Opt Out of Fatherhood
Becoming a dad can feel like you’re about to dive into the deep end. It’s normal to feel hesitant and to wonder if you’re ready or if you’ll be good enough. Embracing fatherhood might feel daunting, but it’s also a chance to grow, build memories and sh …
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How to Help Your Child Through Academic Struggles
Fathers will go to the ends of the earth to give their children a quality education. That’s why most parents fear hearing that their kids…
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How Much of Your Kids’ Summer Should Be Spent Outside?
With summer plans in the works, here’s a key question: How much time should your kids spend outside?When summer comes and the weather…
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How to Raise Globally Aware Children
Globally aware children learn to appreciate the differences between cultures and understand their place in the world as global citizens…
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Techniques to Help Kids Manage Stress
Stress affects us all, including our kids. However, they don’t possess the emotional intelligence, understanding and vocabulary to express…
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