Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.
- Claude Monet
Dad Suggests was created to share with others the many different things that we have loved sharing with our own children.
Our hope is that - by reading or visiting our children’s bookstore - you will find something special to enjoy with your own family.
- Ryan
All in Dad Thoughts
Candy Land gets a lot of hate from parents, but is the criticism unfounded? It’s time for me to defend this colorful classic board game - because I think it’s better than the credit it gets.
In our house my wife and I use board games to decide who folds the laundry. What other board game battles can we do to decide household chores with our significant others and our kids?
Use these tips to help set yourself up for a successful family game night! Playing games together is an activity worth prioritizing, and the family bonding it can provide is not to be taken for granted!
Family game night is a tradition with more benefits than meets the eye. Not only are games great for kids in many ways, but the quality family time is invaluable as well.
An interview with Ryan from Dad Suggests - originally from 2019. Take a trip down memory lane with the creator of Dad Suggests, and see the updated answers from 2023 Ryan as well.
Chess is good for kids - both in the home and at school. And it isn’t just academic benefits that make it a good choice to add to your schooling routine. There are many social benefits on top of the cognitive benefits of playing chess with kids.
Dad Suggests is now a brick-and-mortar children’s bookstore in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Discover a selection of thoughtfully-curated, quality kids books and games. You can find us in The Shops at BrickCity.
Eddie Munson seems to be the consensus favorite new addition to Stranger Things in season 4, but why is that? He’s touched a lot of people, and there’s a lot that parents and teachers can learn from that.
Feppy Box is a bilingual Spanish/English language learning subscription box for kids ages 3-6. It features books and games and it turned out to be an engaging and fun way to learn new vocab with the little ones in a fun way.
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, it’s imperative that you understand the new Genie Plus system before you go. Learn how to skip the lines with Genie Plus, learn what Individual Lightning Lanes are, and study our plans for an effective Genie Plus strategy at all of Disney World’s parks.
When do you push a kid to try something new, and when do you give in and call it quits? How does a parent know when a child really hates something, or if they’re just scared of the unknown or maybe even tired?
Talking about the books you read together with your kids can be vitally important. Sometimes major lessons can be lost without a nice followup conversation, and sometimes the wrong lessons entirely can be extracted.
How can we fix the public school system in America? We have a conveyor belt style of learning and focus too much on high-stakes testing. How do we offer all students the same opportunity to pursue their interests and discover their talents?
Discover our favorite riddles, logic puzzles, and brain teaser videos from TED-Ed. These exercises in logic are fun and engaging, and an excellent challenge at home or in the classroom.
“Would You Rather?” is a fun game to play that appeals to our kids’ sense of humor and their creativity as well. Discover some of our family’s favorite “would you rather?” questions - and then use that imagination and start making up some of your own.
If you’re looking for that special gift for a Harry Potter fan, whether young or old, we are here to help. Currently deep into our son’s Harry Potter obsession, we are full of wizarding world gift ideas. Books, games, toys, replicas - you’ll be sure to find something special for any Potterhead on this gift guide.
Take the pledge and do your part to expose the kids in your life to 5 stories a day. Discover literacy resources that are there to help when book availability or time is an issue - and start closing the million word gap today. All kids deserve the lifelong benefits this gift comes packaged with.
What are you supposed to do if you want to play chess with your kids but you are much better? What are the best ways to level the playing field without losing on purpose? Discover how to play a fair and engaging battle of chess against anyone.
