Dad Bod Confessions, No. 1: The Line in the Sand
A waterfall trail, a tired dad, and a truth I could not ignore. This is the first entry in Dad Bod Confessions, my simple plan and monthly check ins.
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The Wagon That Carried Us
Radio Flyer 3-in-1 EZ Fold Wagon with Canopy – Parent Tested Review A thing I have not done well the past few years is document the gear that actually helped. That is on me. I am fixing it by circling back to the stuff that made hard seasons easier. Top of that list is our…
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A Reluctant Husband’s Review of A Court of Thorns and Roses (Audiobook Edition)
I finally caved and listened to A Court of Thorns and Roses. The reluctant husband verdict? Surprisingly enjoyable. Here’s what I thought about the story, the hype, and Jennifer Ikeda’s narration.
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The Family Updates Live Here Now
FR is still my place for dad life and gear. The daily-to-weekly Harrison updates, Greenville trips, and advocacy stories now live on The Greene Affect. Here’s why, plus where to start.
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Sailnovo Car Rooftop Cargo Carrier Roof Bag (20 Cubic Feet) Review
Sailnovo Rooftop Cargo Carrier review: real-world install notes, packing tips, wind/rain performance, plus the pros/cons that matter to busy families.
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Control Your iPhone with a Scrunched Nose or a Tongue Out with iOS 26
Apple is rolling out new accessibility controls in iOS 26 that let you map facial expressions to everyday actions on iPhone and iPad. Think raise your eyebrows to go Home, or pucker right to scroll down. If you like hands-free control or need alternative inputs, this one is worth a look. What this is Head…
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Notion Finally Works Offline. Here’s the Catch Parents Should Know
Notion finally rolled out real offline editing. You can open a page on the iOS or Android app or the desktop app, flip a switch, and keep working without service. Once you’re back online, your changes sync up. It’s not magic, but it’s finally real. The short version How to enable it fast Why this…
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First Look: Hank Green’s “Focus Friend” Is Beating Big Apps. Could It Help Parents Focus?
If you’ve seen the buzz about a little animated bean that knits while you work, you’re not imagining it. Hank Green’s new app, Focus Friend, shot to the top of the iOS charts this week and even leapfrogged the ChatGPT app. That is wild, but also kind of perfect for the rest of us who…
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Want to Game with your Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you want to play video games with your kids, then you will know what a great experience this can be. You may feel as though you have so much you can share with them, and that you can also give them tips on how to get better. On top of this, it’s also a…
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Apple TV+ Debuts Season Two Trailer for Shape Island
Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer for season two of the Emmy Award-winning stop-motion series Shape Island, premiering Friday, August 29, 2025. Based on the internationally bestselling picture book trilogy by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, the series follows Square, Circle, and Triangle as they dig up fun, solve problems, and build their friendship while…
