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🍻⚾ WE DID IT, BREWERS FANS! THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!! 💙💛 I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT! After 44 years of waiting to get back to the World Series, the Milwaukee Brewers have finally won it all! And what a crazy, emotional, unforgettable ride it's been! In this episode, I'm talking all about the Brewers' historic World Series victory, sharing my thoughts on...

We planned it, we set it all up, invited friends and family, and got ready to watch the Milwaukee Brewers on baseball's biggest stage! But how did our World Series Game 1 watch party ACTUALLY go?! In this episode, I'm sharing the recap of our Brewers watch party, including the activities we planned, the atmosphere, what worked, what didn't go quite as expected, and what I'd change...

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series, and we're getting ready to celebrate in a BIG way! In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes as I plan our Brewers World Series Game 1 watch party at home. The goal? Create an unforgettable night filled with baseball, family, friends, food, games, and plenty of Wisconsin sports excitement! 🔥 HERE'S WHAT I'M PLANNING:Out...

🚨 BREWERS FANS, THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!! 🚨THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!! After sweeping the Dodgers, Milwaukee is headed to the Fall Classic for the first time in 44 YEARS! 🍻⚾💙💛As a Wisconsin sports fan, I couldn't be more excited! Now the big question is… HOW ARE WE GOING TO CELEBRATE?!In this episode, I'm breaking down the excitement of the Brewers' i...

🎙️ Family Updates, Birthday Follow-Up & The Latest Life Craziness! | Lessons With DadLife has been busy, and it's time for another update! In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I'm following up on my last episode about what I got my wife for her birthday and sharing what's been happening with our family lately. From the birthday follow-up to the everyday adventures, family moments,...

My wife’s birthday is coming up, and I’ve got one job… DON’T SCREW THIS UP. 😂But after years of marriage, I’m realizing something: figuring out what your wife actually wants for her birthday is harder than it looks. So in this episode of LessonsWithDad, I’m putting the question out there: What is the perfect birthday gift for your wife? I’ll share some of my past birthday gift wins (and disasters...

What if your 4th grade math classroom could give students more choice, more independence, and more opportunities to work at their own pace? 🎮📚In the FINAL episode of my Gamifying 4th Grade Math series, I'm bringing all the pieces together and showing you how I use the County Store, MagicSchool AI, Seesaw, and Khan Academy to give my students more ownership over their learning. Here's how...

What if your students could see their own progress, track their XP, explore rewards, and choose how they move through your math curriculum—all in one place? 🎮📚That's exactly why I created The Resource Wagon! In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I'm giving you a look inside the website I built specifically to support my gamified 4th grade math classroom. The Resource Wagon brings the diff...

What if your students didn't just complete math assignments… but went on TREKS, earned XP, leveled up, collected GOLD, and then used that Gold to buy their own rewards? 🎮🪙That's exactly what happens in my 4th grade math classroom! In Episode 2 of my Gamifying Math Classroom series, I'm breaking down HOW my system actually works from start to finish. Here's the progression:🗺️ TREK...

What if your students stopped asking, “Do we have to do this?” and started asking, “How do I level up?” 🎮In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I'm kicking off a new series about something I've been building in my 4th grade math classroom: a gamified learning experience. Instead of simply completing assignments, my students go on Treks, earn XP, level up, collect Gold Pieces, and eventually...

Carter made the A-team for baseball—and as a dad, I couldn’t be more proud. But then the reality of youth sports hit. ⚾Not every kid made the team. Some kids were disappointed. Some parents were upset. And before long, the drama started. In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I’m talking honestly about what it feels like when your kid makes the A-team while other kids don't. I’ll share my thoug...

What do you get when Dad takes his two girls to the zoo for the morning? A whole lot of animals, laughs, walking, and memories! 😂🦒In this episode of Lessons With Dad, I’m talking all about our morning at Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison with my two girls. We check out the animals, explore the zoo, laugh along the way, and just enjoy some good old-fashioned family time together. Sometimes the best memo...

What is the first day of school really like for a 1st grader and a 5th grader? In this special episode of LessonsWithDad, I sit down with my two daughters to get the honest, unfiltered scoop on their first day back at school. We talk about their nerves, excitement, teachers, friends, favorite moments, and what they were really thinking when they walked through those school doors. Two sisters, two...

Pack your bags and grab your fishing gear! In this episode of Lessons with Dad, we are heading to Chetek, Wisconsin for a classic family getaway. We take you inside our Lake Chetek Airbnb, where the water is right at our doorstep and the family bonding is in full swing. Join us as we recap our favorite moments from the trip, including:The Big Catch: Our adventures (and misadventures) fishing on th...

Summer is officially wrapping up, and it’s time to get ready for school! 📚☀️In this episode of LessonsWithDad, Mara, Madyn, and I sit down to look back on our favorite summer memories, talk about what we’re looking forward to this upcoming school year, and share how we’re getting mentally (and physically!) prepped for the new routine. Whether you’re a student heading back to the classroom or a pa...

Pack your bags and pull up a chair! In this episode of LessonsWithDad , we are diving straight into days 3 and 4 of our unforgettable family road trip to beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. We kick off the morning with a massive, fuel-up breakfast at the famous Rusty Tractor , sharing some laughs (and plenty of pancakes) before heading out to witness the breathtaking, rugged beauty of Cave Point Cou...

Pack your bags and head north with us! In this episode of LessonsWithDad, we are breaking down our recent family getaway to Wisconsin's beautiful Door County peninsula. While the views are spectacular, the real magic happened in the moments spent laughing, playing, and connecting as a family. We dive into our favorite highlights from the trip, including: Egg Harbor Fun Park: From go-karts to m...

This week on LessonsWithDad, I catch you up on what’s been happening with our family over the last couple weeks of summer. From the craziness of keeping everyone busy to getting out and trying something new, I share some of the highlights, including a breakfast stop at Farm 42 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin. Just another look at our busy summer, family time, and the memories we're making along the way...

In this episode of the WiscoCardKid Podcast, I'm sharing everything from my visit to Packers Training Camp 2026!I'll take you behind the scenes of the experience, talk about the players who stood out, the biggest storylines from camp, and my thoughts on what this team could look like heading into the season. I'll also share photos, highlights, and some of my favorite moments from the d...

This week on LessonsWithDad , I catch you up on everything our family has been up to over the last few weeks. From the everyday chaos and memorable moments to the lessons we've learned along the way, there's plenty to share. I also put together a special slideshow featuring our baseball team's experience playing at the Madison Mallards' stadium—better known as the "Duck Pond.&...

This week on LessonsWithDad , I'm catching you up on everything our family has been up to over the last two weeks of summer. From family adventures and youth sports to everyday parenting moments and the unexpected memories that make summer so special, I'll share the highs, the chaos, the laughs, and the lessons we've learned along the way. Grab a seat and join me as we recap two busy w...

Summer is here, and with it comes one big question: how do we keep kids active, engaged, and off screens all day? In this episode of Lessons With Dad , I share my thoughts on scheduling kids' time during the summer months, finding the balance between structure and freedom, and creating opportunities for learning, play, family time, and adventure. Whether you're a parent trying to survive s...

This week on Lessons With Dad , I share a weekly wrap-up of life, family, coaching, and everything in between as we officially reach the end of another school year. I reflect on the challenges, the memories, the growth, and the emotions that come with saying goodbye to a group of students after spending an entire year together. From classroom moments to summer plans ahead, this episode is all abou...

This week on Lessons With Dad , I share a recap of another busy and memorable week in our family's life. From bringing home our new puppy and revealing the name we chose, to a surprising comment from one of my students that really made me stop and think, there's plenty to unpack. I also talk about what happened at my son's youth baseball game and some of the lessons that came from it....

This week on LessonsWithDad , I recap the usual chaos of our family life—busy schedules, parenting moments, sports, school, and trying to keep everything moving without losing our minds. I also dive into a real conversation about why school responsibilities at home so often fall on moms—from emails and homework to schedules and communication—and why more dads need to step up and share that mental...