Tips and Gadgets
A Simple Curve »
Posted on March 13, 2011Travis sent me an email about the movie, A Simple Curve. As a new father and past contributor to AdventureDad (http://adventuredad.org/236/adventures/a-father-and-son-go-ultra/) he felt that you would enjoy watching it (available on Netflix). Travis writes: “It’s about being a dad, woodworking, and the outdoors”. Thanks for the tip Trav!
A Father-Son Rite of Passage Opportunity »
Posted on February 21, 20115 Night Father-Son Adventures in Australia
“Not every successful man is a good father. But every good father is a successful man.” (R. Duvall)
Darren Lewis of Fathering Adventures facilitates 5 Night Father-Son Adventures in Australia, and provides ongoing coaching for Dads who desire to be deliberate, engaged, intentional, and strategic in their significant role as fathers to their children.
The 5 Night Father-Son Adventures have a 2-fold purpose…
- To strengthen the father-son relationship, and to educate, equip, and enable Dads so that their experience is not just limited to a 5 Night adventure.
- To provide a path, a way, a masculine journey, a rite-of-passage into authentic manhood, which has been lost since the onset of the Industrial Revolution.
The 5 Night Father-Son Adventures feature full-day, professionally-guided outdoor adventures, such as white-water rafting, dual sea kayaking, snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, and hiking. Each evening features a multimedia presentation which provides training and instruction in the way of authentic manhood… speaking into matters such as what is a real man, how does a real man act, and how does a real man treats and relates to a woman etc.
Here’s what one Dad from Arkansas had to say…
Men, if you are looking for a concentrated time with your son to build character and a vision of what a man is, and maybe craft your own vision for what it means yourself, consider Father Adventures. It may be the greatest investment you make in your sons life and your relationship.
If you have a son aged 13 and up… there’s no maximum age limit, and it’s never too late… then bring him along to a 5 Night Father-Son Adventure with us and other father-son pairs from around the world. Register your interest at http://www.fatheringadventures.com.au/5_night_father_son_adventures.php .
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Selecting Snowshoes »
Posted on February 3, 2011Snowshoeing is one of our favorite winter activities. Good exercise in a land of peace, beauty and quiet. At the same time, one can become overwhelmed by the options when selecting a snowshoe for you and your kids. For us, it’s all about the binding system. We hope this clip helps make it a little bit easier.
Chump Change Adventures »
Posted on January 15, 2011I just got hooked up with a new site which features low cost to free adventure activities in the Denver metro and mountain areas. Chump Change Adventures (http://www.ChumpChangeAdventures.com) organizes adventures by audience (children, teens, families, couples) as well as by type of adventure. In addition to outdoor activities, it has listings for classes, seasonal, and business opportunities. I especially enjoyed the calendar of events which included a complete listing of REI classes for the beginner through experienced outdoor enthusiast. Sharon Otto, the founder of Chump Change Adventures hopes to expand her site to other cities around the country.
Good luck Sharon!
A Dad Takes Charge of ADHD »
Posted on January 1, 2011I recently spoke with a dad whose middle school son has been struggling academically due to ADHD symptoms. Missing assignments, disorganization, lost homework, and poor study habits were the norm and each day became a struggle. Fighting over homework was having a seriously negative impact on their father/son relationship as well as the whole family.
Finally, one day, an idea struck the dad who was a business man with a home office. “I realized that my son needed much more support and direct involvement on the front end rather than having me get upset with him late in the evening. So, I decided to turn my office into a war room for my son and I. I went over to Office Max and bought a white board, table and calendar. We track assignments and deadlines and use the visuals to help him break down long term projects. Each night we review the tasks for the day and then work next to each other in the office. It has completely changed the dynamics around homework and his grades have been moving up steadily.”
Great idea dad. While we want our kids to be developing independence and responsible work habits, there are many students with ADHD or learning challenges who struggle each day with organization and follow through. In addition to their neurologically based struggles there is the ever increasing quantity of homework on today’s students. These two factors can end in daily battles for the whole family. By increasing his involvement, this dad took a daily negative chore and turned it into a positive connecting opportunity for both of them.
Christmas Trees! »
Posted on December 16, 2010One of our favorite holiday traditions is going to the mountains to cut down a couple of trees. Here’s some tips on how to get your own tree!
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Tips for Single Parents »
Posted on November 27, 2010Over the past month, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Bill McLeod and reading his book: Kickin’ Butt as a Single Parent. He offers 99 tips for single parents and I found many of them to be very applicable to single AdventureDads. Personally, I spent 9 years as a single parent and will be writing a bit more on the topic now that we are in the holiday season. He also has a great website for single parents, www.singleparentstown.com.
Preschool Parenting Tips »
Posted on November 22, 2010Following our recent football game adventure, Nathaniel and I sat down to talk about how he approaches discipline and parenting. Here’s a brief clip with a view of his tips!
Adventures with Animal Companions: Utah Hits the Trail »
Posted on September 25, 2010The following clips were shot on our recent trip to the San Juan mountains of Colorado. In them, we tried to capture some of the joys yet challenges of bringing your animal companion on an adventure. Utah has been on a lot of them with us and always adds a special emotional connection for both of us.
If you are planning on taking your animal companion along, the key phrase is, “plan ahead”. On this recent trip for instance, we found out that dogs weren’t allowed on the Durango Narrow Gauge train. While we didn’t want to kennel her, we did find a woman in Durango who would take her in her home and trail run her every day for a couple of miles. On another adventure, this time in Glacier National Park, we were informed of the park’s very rigid dog policies (because of bear problems that summer) when we arrived at the campground. Dogs must be on a leash of under 6 feet at all times, not to be left alone in the campground and not welcome on trails or lake shores! We were envisioning the demise of our adventure on the first night as the ranger spoke. About an hour later, a woman walking with her dog, told us about camping right across the border in Waterton Canada (the north side of Glacier Park) which had dog friendly rules.
The next morning, we drove to the border crossing but were told we needed her papers in order to cross the border. Unfortunately, we didn’t have them because we hadn’t planned on leaving the country. Luckily for us, we got a faint cell signal and I was able to call our vet at home on a Sunday morning). Within 20 minutes, she faxed Utah’s papers to the border station and we were able to cross. Utah was able to run free, swim in the lakes and go on all our adventures with us. Needless to say, we learned an important lesson about making sure her shots are up to date and taking along her papers while adventuring!
Finally, before taking your animal companion on an adventure, make sure they are in the necessary physical shape needed for the conditions you will encounter. Thanks to my wife running her 5 times a week as well as two very successful ACL replacement surgeries (she took out both knees just playing fetch in the yard), Utah was in great shape for our recent hikes. We did, however, realize very quickly that trails with three foot high rock fields are pretty hard on her. While she loves to winter camp and snowshoe with us, we do have to take extra care of her paws and give her plenty of time to clean them out.
Finally, make sure that in addition to your main leash, have an extra 5 foot piece of rope on hand to use as a spare leash just in case. You also have to remember that your animal needs plenty of hydration if you are out in dry climates.
We hope you enjoy these shots and taking your animals on future adventures!
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Nathaniel and Devon’s Flaming Pumpkin! »
Posted on October 29, 2010
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