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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How Dads Can Be More Present for the Holidays
Looking back on past holidays, I’ve often felt like a spectator, swept away by the chaos of gift shopping and meal preparation for get-togethers. However, I’ve seen the light and this year, things will change. Dads with young families need to fully emb …
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 2
Discovering your kid is bullying others is a tough pill to swallow. However, it’s essential for parents to address these issues directly to positively impact their child’s character and future relationships. Here’s how to recognize the signs and steer …
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Talking to Your Kids About Bullying – Part 1
Bullying can significantly impact your child’s development and academic performance. Parents have a responsibility to monitor their well-being and help them navigate these challenges. Now more than ever, it’s essential to identify signs of bullying and potential mental health impacts, encouraging open conversations. Recognizing the Signs of Bullying It’s hard to know exactly what’s happening […]
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The Issues with Advertising to Children (and What Parents Can Do)
In today’s age, many digital things make life easier. Sometimes, though, they make life more complicated. Take advertising aimed at our kids. I’ve often noticed digital apps slipping ads into games or using avatars resembling celebrities to promote brands. You and I might ignore these, but can we say the same for our kids? The […]
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How to Research Corporate Culture During a Job Search
How to Research Corporate Culture During a Job Search Looking for a job is tough! Although you desperately want one, there are many things to consider, especially if you’re juggling single parenthood and your professional life. My top suggestion is to research a company’s corporate culture stringently before applying for a position. In my experience, […]
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Starting the Conversation About a Sick or Injured Loved One
You never think of having these conversations unless you have to. One day, life moves along as usual, and the next, someone you love gets sick or hurt, and suddenly, everything feels different. You notice the way your child picks up on the tension, watching your face more closely, asking questions in that small, careful […]
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Making Sure What You’re Feeding Your Kids Is Safe
Keeping your child fed is about more than just filling their plate or reheating something in the microwave. What and how you feed them ensures they’re healthy and safe. Food safety includes[…]
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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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Protecting Your Kids in the Digital Age
As discerning fathers, we should worry about our impressionable kids’ internet use. Nefarious characters populate cyberspace…
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