Salt Lake dad adapts to pandemic layoff and home life
A Salt Lake City family recounts the switch from a microbrewery job to full time dad for two young children during lockdown. The father builds adventures, teaches basic skills, and preserves in a packed backpack as the family copes with illness, earthquakes, and shifting daycare. The piece highlights resilience, daily routines, and the enduring role of fatherhood.
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Celebrating Father’s Day Amid Social Distancing
A guide to honoring Father’s Day while keeping COVID-19 safety in mind. Use virtual meetups via Zoom Skype or FaceTime to connect and share stories. Send gifts curbside or hide them for a scavenger hunt. Recreate a restaurant feel at home with al fresco dining and let kids play staff.
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Ways to Treat Dad on the 110th Father’s Day
The piece notes Father’s Day began in Washington and became a national holiday. It cites 8.6 million Canadian fathers and 72 million American fathers, then offers ideas such as joining his hobbies, tackling chores, watching his favorite team or comedian, and creating a personal “Dad Zone” space.
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