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Plus — the power of dad jokes

NEWSLETTER Dad Jokes and Disney and Willard Central Folks October 4th, 2024 GROWING GOOD DADS The Power of Dad Jokes: More Than Just Groans Long-time subscribers of the newsletter are all too familiar with our dad jokes section. Whether you get a nice giggle or groan out of them, dad jokes are a great way for dads to bond with their families. Dr. Bob Lynch, educator at Glendale High School, shares some of his favorite dad jokes and why they matter. “Dad jokes create social bonding by using humor that is simple, playful, and pun-based. Because dad jokes are light-hearted and non-offensive, they invite laughter in a non-threatening way, which eases social interactions." Continue Reading PODCAST E373 Dad vs. Dad: Josh vs. Brian   Join us this week for a podcast from the Good Dads archive! Dr. Jennifer Baker and J. Fotsch host a dad joke competition between Josh the Dad and Brian Mattson. Josh and Brian discuss their own dads, their favorite dad jokes and try to make each other laugh. "Why does Peter Pan fly? He never lands. I love that joke because it never gets old." Listen Now FUNDRAISING DINNER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! The largest Good Dads event of the year is coming up. Thank you to all who RSVP'd! The event will be in the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center ballroom. We'll be celebrating Good Dads’ accomplishments, honor our Outstanding Dad of the Year finalists, highlight new father-focused initiatives and more.  Whether you are a corporate sponsor, a longtime friend of Good Dads or just learning about what we do for the first time, thank you! We’re grateful for your support. DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE Calling all dads and daughters of the Joplin area! The Alliance of SWMO is hosting an enchanted evening full of fun for families. Proceeds for the event go to Good Dads. We encourage you to participate in this perfect bonding experience! Buy Tickets Now! DISNEY DOLPHIN DADS On the morning of October 3rd, the first Strong Schools event at Disney Elementary was held, and these folks had a blast! By having dads be more involved in school activities, both test scores and attendance improve. Way to go, Disney! WONDERFUL WILLARD CENTRAL On September 26th, Willard Central Elementary School had a special breakfast full of fun with more than 100 students and fathers! Strong Schools continues to make an impact on both kids and parents alike. FUNDAMENTALS OF FATHERHOOD AT WATSON METAL MASTERS Special thanks to facilitators Dr. Benjy Lampert and Dan Johnson for their help, and Amprod for their efforts to encourage engaged fatherhood in the workplace! Brody, Travis, Kyler and Colby are four dads who completed Fundamentals of Fatherhood at Watson Metal Masters. They discussed topics relevant to a dad in the 21st century, such as communication, masculinity and self-confidence. Read All About It! VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Become a Captain with Good Dads Strong Schools Lead a New Pathways for Good Dads Class Help us Spread the Good Dads Vision Find all our Volunteer Opportunities DAD JOKES How did the little pumpkin cross the road? With help from a crossing gourd! Where do ghosts like to vacation? The Boo-hamas! POLL Last week, we asked subscribers what their favorite comfort food was. Here's how they responded! Donuts: 24% Fried Chicken: 34% Grilled Cheese: 20% Pasta: 4% Soup: 6% Baked Potato: 12% And the winner is fried chicken! Whether you buy it from a restaurant or make it yourself, our subscribers seem to take comfort in this finger lickin' good food. TRIVIA It's finally October! Did you know that Humpty Dumpty's favorite season is autumn? He had a great fall, after all! We hope you enjoy this October-related trivia question. Which of these famous people was NOT born in October? Eleanor Roosevelt Judge Judy Matt Damon Jimmy Carter Zendaya Bill Gates We'll reveal the answer in next week's newsletter! — Special Thanks to Our Business Partners — Special thanks to Rob and Cindy Fulp for your continued support! – G O O D D A D S . C O M – Administrative Offices: 415 E Walnut Client Services: 205 W. Walnut, Suite 10 Springfield, MO 65806 417.501.8867 • info@gooddads.com Did someone forward this? If you'd like to join the thousands of awesome people who read this newsletter, you can subscribe here. Homepage Partners About Us Directions

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