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How to Work at Home With a Baby: 7 Rules for Success

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Dad Always Told Me Podcast Episode 1 - How to work at home with a baby 7 rules for success

Do you work at home with a baby or a kid? I did for a year while being the primary caregiver for our newborn. And it was awesome. And hard and weird too. And of course, during those 12 months, I learned a few best practices that helped to make the experience fun for me,… [Read More]

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Dad Always Told Me Podcast: Trailer

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Hi, I’m Josh Haroldson and welcome to the Dad Always Told Me Podcast! Where each episode I’m going to explore the connections between creativity, problem-solving, and the funny business that is life as a parent. And this is episode zero. The intro episode. How to Listen to Dad Always Told Me Apple Podcasts | Spotify… [Read More]

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Chef’s Choice 4643 Manual Knife Sharpener [Dad Bought]

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An easy way to sharper knives with the Chef’s Choice 4643. Our knives were dull. We got them 10 years ago as a wedding gift. They’d never been sharpened. Why? I thought it was too hard to do it myself. And too expensive and annoying to find a professional sharpener to take care of it…. [Read More]

Dad Stuff

A Simple Way to Turn Big Goals Into Tiny Tasks

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Pope Farm Park in Fall Madison WI

I’ve got loads of big goals and ideas. I’ll bet you do, too. It’s part of being creative. But, as my ever-growing pile of “big ideas” reminds me, “Dreams are fun, but tasks get things done.” So, here’s a simple way to turn big goals into tiny tasks that keep you organized, productive, and consistent…. [Read More]

Creative

The 90–9–1 Rule: Why Stay-At-Home Dads Should Create Content

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Have you heard of the 90-9-1 rule? It’s “math” that proves consistently creating content — even if you don’t know what you’re good at — is the best way to make your life more interesting. So in this post, I’ll explain what the 90-9-1 rule is and why it should motivate you to consistently create useful content for whatever… [Read More]

Creative

10 Can: A simple game to stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking action

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10 can

Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed by a big problem? Not sure what to do? A quick game of “10 Can” might be all you need to get out of your rut. The best part? You can play it anywhere as long as you’ve got a few minutes, a piece of paper, and something to write with. Before… [Read More]

Dad Stuff

4 Easy Tips to Start Cleaning When You Don’t Know Where to Start

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Where to clean when you don't know where to start cleaning

☝️ It took us four years to start cleaning our basement. Between moving in, renovations, full-time jobs, and a new baby, our basement got so messy we didn’t know where to start. But thanks to a simple, 4-step process I stole from my business life, I was able to start crushing my procrastination. And now,… [Read More]

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My Favorite Bench to Photograph at Vilas Beach in Madison, WI

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This is my all-time favorite bench in Madison. Summer, spring, and winter. Apparently, I never photographed this in the fall. As the seasons change, it’s fun to have a spot you return to. It gives you a chance to appreciate the colors, the moods, and the experiences that only come around every so often. And… [Read More]

Creative

Why You Need A 10 Minute Adventure This Week

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Do you have an everyday adventure spot? A place you can visit any time you need to recharge mentally or creatively? If not, you should, and here’s why. Plus, how you can find your little piece of heaven. Wherever you live. Why You Need 10 Minute Adventures When life gets busy — with work, kids,… [Read More]

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Instagram: How Having a Baby Taught Me To Enjoy Halloween

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Haroldson Family Halloween Costume 2019

I (used to) hate Halloween costumes. And barf. Plus: Eating other people’s food. The mere idea of touching poop. Spit. Jam hands. And dancing like an idiot. Yet, I’ve done all those things — and even enjoyed most of them* — in the last seven months. Babies will do that to you. So, here’s me… [Read More]

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I'm Josh Haroldson

As a photographer, writer, and podcaster my work has been featured by Food + Wine, Lands' End, and as an Instagram Suggested User. And now, as a stay-at-home dad, I connect the dots between creativity, business, and fatherhood for other dads like me that want to go from good to great.

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  • How to Work at Home With a Baby: 7 Rules for Success
  • Dad Always Told Me Podcast: Trailer
  • Chef’s Choice 4643 Manual Knife Sharpener [Dad Bought]

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