Celebrating Awesomeness in Family-Focused Brands, Products & Content Creation Across Canada- Nominations Now Open for 2025 About the Awards:The SocialDad Canada’s Most Awesome Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in family-focused products, brands, and content creation. From innovative children’s products to influential parenting voices, these awards spotlight those making a real difference in family lives. [Award Categories] BRAND CATEGORIES Products & Gear: Food & Nutrition: Entertainment & Education: Health & Wellness: Sustainability: CREATOR CATEGORIE ..read more

Mental health support is crucial, and while some websites are being removed to keep some people from accessing the vital information and resources they need, SocialDad is a supportive place for everyone. This guide provides current information about mental health support services across the United States and Canada, specifically focusing on youth, adults, and LGBTQ2S+ communities. If there are any other resources you’d like listed here, just get in touch in the comments below. Remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. These resources are available 24/7, and many are free ..read more

If, like ours, your furniture has weathered the storm of a nervous cat’s clawing, a young daughter’s artistic experiments, and snack spills, and now Honey the dog’s loving wear and tear, it’s time for a home refresh! As someone who understands the real-life challenges of family living, I’m excited to share some options from JYSK that are both practical and stylish. (This also counts as my own shopping list.) Current Promotions & Financing: The timing couldn’t be better – JYSK currently offers 0% interest financing on purchases over $200, making this the perfect opportunity to give your hom ..read more

Contains affiliate links ? Oh man, I love a good bookstore. There’s nothing better than starting with one and ending up with a pile of fresh stories to dive into. And on that note, here’s: The Top Sellers and Best Books at Barnes & Noble – Winter/Spring 2025 Book Shopping Catagories: As we dive deeper into 2025, Barnes & Noble continues to be our go-to destination for the most exciting new releases. From spellbinding fantasy to thought-provoking literary fiction, let’s explore the books that are making waves this season. The Crown Jewel: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros The lit ..read more

In a groundbreaking announcement today, January 16, 2025, Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated next-generation console – the Nintendo Switch 2. After months of speculation and rumors, gaming enthusiasts worldwide can now get their first glimpse at the future of hybrid gaming. What’s New? The Nintendo Switch 2 builds upon its predecessor’s revolutionary design while introducing several notable improvements. The new console features: Release Window and More Details to Come While Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will launch in 2025, they’re keeping some c ..read more

The stores, schools, and craft stores are all excited about selling you some Valentine’s Day stuff. So here are some free (and even better) Valentine’s Day cards, games, colouring sheets, puzzles, and cards. For Pinterest: The post FREE Valentine’s Printables, Games, Cards, and Colouring Books appeared first on SocialDad.ca ..read more

In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, we’re facing an unprecedented challenge: the rapid spread of misinformation that threatens not just our democracy, but our ability to raise well-informed children. Recent studies paint a concerning picture of our current reality. The Scale of the Problem According to recent data from Pew Research Center, the landscape of misinformation has reached alarming levels. Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for false information, with studies showing that false news spreads six times faster than factual content on these platf ..read more

Big news! My book “Growing Together: Raising Community-Minded Children in Today’s World” is FREE on Kindle right now. Yes, completely free. Why? Because I believe this information needs to be in the hands of every parent, teacher, and community leader working to raise the next generation. (It’s also available in a lovely paperback or hardback if you love physical books. (It also can be used to hold up wonky tables or put your laptop on) ? Get your free copy here: https://amzn.to/3DrQXnP What’s This Book About? We’re living in a unique moment. Our kids are more connected than ever (95% of ..read more

Hey there, fellow digital navigators and parents! As someone who’s spent years in social media strategy (while trying to figure out why my kid’s TikTok dances are better than mine), I’ve got some thoughts about what’s coming in 2025. Grab your coffee, put your phone on Do Not Disturb, and let’s dive into what’s about to hit our screens – and our families. The Big Picture: What’s Actually Happening? (And yes, it’s more than just your kids rolling their eyes at your emoji usage) The Numbers That’ll Make Your Head Spin The Platform Breakdown: Who’s Winning in 2025? Instagram: The Old Reliable (Li ..read more

Our lives are increasingly intertwined with screens, and the toll of traditional displays on our health has become impossible to ignore. Enter the Daylight DC-1 – a revolutionary computer that’s changing not just how we work but also how we maintain our well-being in the digital age. The Blue Light Crisis: What You Need to Know Before we dive into the solution, let’s understand the problem: Introducing the Daylight Revolution: Live Paper Display The DC-1 introduces groundbreaking “Live Paper” technology that fundamentally reimagines computer displays. Here’s what makes it special: ✓ Paper ..read more