Dan Sage
Dan was born and raised in New Berlin, WI. He is married to the most amazing woman, Dawn, and has two children, Joe (born September 2014) and Nora (born April 2017). Dan has a background in Psychology (BA from UW-La Crosse) and Nursing (BSN from UW-Oshkosh). He is currently staying at home full-time. He enjoys cooking, biking, running, and yoga. He is also an avid coffee aficionado and hopes to one day be able to roast his own coffee beans.
Consent and Parenting in the #MeToo Era
Kids are, by nature, impulsive beings. They touch everything and everyone constantly. Which is why we don’t think twice when our kids touch or hug another child. Only when the other child responds negatively...
Safety First: These Child Locks Were Game Changers
Disclaimer: The opinions within this post are strictly mine. This is not a Madison Mom's Blog sponsored post.
Child safety locks are must for all parents. Yes, they’re a pain in the butt, but unfortunately...
Guys, You Don’t Need to Fear The V-Word
Guys, you don’t have to fear the V-word anymore! No, not THAT V-word, the OTHER V-word. You know, the ✂ ✂ V-word.
I don’t know about you, but I think the scariest part about a...
Am I Doing This Wrong?
Am I doing this wrong?
I feel like there are days, weeks, and sometimes even months where I question pretty much every parenting decision I make. The thing that keeps running through my mind is...
And So You Grow…
It's Been One Year Already?
I visited my mom’s grave a few days ago. It’s hard to believe a year has passed since her death. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to do,...
Ask A Stay-At-Home Dad: What does your family think of your career choice?
Here’s today's question:
How does your family (parents and siblings) feel about you being a stay-at-home dad (SAHD)?
I recently attended my youngest brother's wedding. And just like all weddings, there's the inevitable introductions to the...
Ask A Stay-At-Home Dad: Do You Ever Have Dad Guilt?
When I joined the Madison Mom’s Blog writing community, I wanted to ensure my blog posts were relevant for all of you. So I asked my fellow MMB contributors what they would like to...
Ask A Stay-At-Home Dad: What’s your homemaking dynamic like?
When I joined the Madison Mom’s Blog writing community, I wanted to ensure my blog posts were relevant for all of you. So I asked my fellow MMB contributors what they would like to...
Mindfulness for Preschoolers
Teaching mindfulness to preschooler's can be a difficult task. Let’s face it, it can be hard for adults to understand the concept. But research has shown clear benefits for people who routinely practice mindfulness....
Can You Please Leave Your Breasts With Us?
My wife’s maternity leave is almost over. It’s been mostly a stress-free first few months as we’ve adjusted to being a family of four. My oldest child has been great with the transition to...
Remembering My Mom On Mother’s Day
Today is the first Mother’s Day without my mother. I’d be lying if I said that this truth doesn’t bother me. But I know my mother would not want me to dwell on the...
My Biggest Discovery While Staying At Home
One True Calling??
I've never felt like I had one true calling. My problem is I'm interested in too many things. And these things often have little to no overlap in skill sets. Well intentioned...