We all know that it’s a good idea to help your child have clean and healthy teeth, but it may be difficult to know when to start taking them to the dentist or how to help them form the best dental habits while they’re growing up. And let’s be honest, it’s not always the easiest…
Author: Mike McDowell
I was born and raised in the Biggest Little City in the world. After attending the University of Nevada, Reno, I traveled around the United States, and missed the embrace of the Sierras, the comfort of the Great Basin, and the glow of the Arch - so I moved back. Today, I am a husband and a father of two boys. I have always had a strong desire to give back to our community and have volunteered with a variety of local organizations. But, I can think of nothing more valuable than the role of an engaged parent in a child's life. As such, I'm excited to strengthen the network of fathers in our community.
20 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of “How Was Your Day?
“How was your day?” “Fine.” Good talk. Let’s do it again tomorrow. If you’re like me, you come home and ask your son or daughter the standard question: “How was your day?” If your child is like mine, you get the polite but monosyllabic response: “Fine.” But, we can’t be satisfied with this. I don’t know about…
2022 Map of Christmas Lights in Reno/Sparks
If you’re looking for the biggest and best map of Christmas lights and decorations in the Reno/Sparks area, you’ve come to the right place. We celebrate the dads that go above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer to our community. We’re still accepting addresses/houses for our master list. If you decorated your house this year…
Reno Dads Summer Guide
It’s summer time again, and if you’re like most parents, you’re looking for something to do as a family. Below is a quick listing that will give you a jump start on your plans (more detail behind the clicks below). Geocaching Hiking Reno/Sparks/Carson Hillside Letters Break Away from Screens Hiking Mount Rose Hiking Safety Tips…
Father/Daughter Hairstyling Classes
Looking for more information on the Reno Dads Father/Daughter Hairstyling Classes? You’ve come to the right place. Here – let us get you to the event page: VIEW MORE INFO/REGISTER
2021 Reno Dads Griswold Award Winners
I’m consistently proud of the displays of Christmas cheer we see in the Reno/Sparks area. Speaking of consistency – there are about a dozen homes that really go above and beyond with their Christmas lights displays each year. Interestingly, many of our past Griswold Award winners deserve to get top honors once again. Therefore, we’d…
2021 Map of the Best Christmas Lights in Reno/Sparks
HEAD TO THE UPDATED 2022 PAGE If you’re looking for the best Christmas light displays in the Reno/Sparks area, look no further. Below is a map to help guide you from neighborhood to neighborhood and show you the houses in Reno and Sparks you shouldn’t miss this year! It features more houses than any other…
Questions to Ask Your Dad this Father’s Day
Any day is a good day to talk with your dad about his life, but what better occasion than Father’s Day to strike up a conversation with your old man? Whether you have the privilege of being with your dad on Father’s Day, or will be making a phone or video call, there’s plenty to…
2020 Reno Dads Griswold Award Winners
2020 may not have been an amazing year in general, but it’s been an amazing year for Christmas lights and displays in our community. Reno Dads recognizes those houses that, in the spirit of dad extraordinaire Clark W. Griswold, go above and beyond with decorations and lights to bring joy to the holiday season. Truthfully,…
Family Fun in the Sierras… Safely
Like many families in our community, mine is feeling the side effects of a reduced social calendar, absent extracurriculars, and increased homebodying (probably not a word, but oh well). What are our options, really? I’ve realized how much we rely on events and crowded spaces to keep us busy. As we grew further stir crazy,…
2020 Map of the Best Christmas Lights in Reno/Sparks
UPDATE: See 2021 Christmas Lights Map If you’re looking for the best Christmas Light displays in the Reno/Sparks area, look no further. Below is a map to help guide you from neighborhood to neighborhood and show you the houses in Reno you shouldn’t miss this year! If you have any trouble seeing the map below,…
Calling All Griswolds
At Reno Dads, we celebrate all things fatherly, and no dad better personified the time-honored dad tradition of the Christmas lights display. As such, this year we are again in search of the best Christmas yard displays in the greater Reno/Sparks area. We’ll award the best of the best with the Griswold Award for their…