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Eric Bennion

About Eric Bennion

Eric Bennion lives with his wife and two boys in Chicagoland area (the suburbs). A member of our Chicago Dads Group, he writes his own blog, DiaryDad’s Dadventures and has contributed to The Good Men Project and Life of Dad.

Playing football with my son

7 Valuable Lessons to Teach Kids While You Watch Football

August 26, 2024 by Eric Bennion

I love football. Setting my fantasy football lineup and cheering on my teams are among my favorite fall traditions. As […]

Filed Under: National, parenting advice, sports Tagged With: football, growing up, life lessons, teamwork, tips, youth sports

fathering skills hug empathy

Fathering Skills Good Dads Give a Spring Sprucing Up

April 19, 2023 by Eric Bennion

Spring. That time of year many of our thoughts turn to the idea of renewal. It is warm outside, greener, and […]

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: discipline, emotions, life lessons, tips

santa claus lie

Santa Claus: Lie Or Valuable Lesson In Critical Thinking?

December 19, 2022 by Eric Bennion

The Santa Claus Lie and exposing it has puzzled parents for years. Should we keep the magic alive or expose the truth as soon as possible?

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, life lessons, lying, trust

Cirque Dreams Holidaze Leaves You Dazzled

December 14, 2018 by Eric Bennion

[Thank you to Carol Fox and Associates for providing tickets to the show. The tickets were given to us, but […]

Filed Under: Chicago, events Tagged With: sponsored event / post

alex's lemonade stand chicago

Chicago Dads Group Is Selling Lemonade To Fight Pediatric Cancer

June 7, 2018 by Eric Bennion

City Dads groups across the country don’t like pediatric cancer, not one bit. This year, we are taking it to […]

Filed Under: Chicago Tagged With: Alex's Lemonade Stand, cancer, pediatric cancer

Order Through Chaos: The Teenage Years

Order Through Chaos: Teaching Teenagers How to Think

March 23, 2018 by Eric Bennion

The other night I was playing a game of Chinese chess with my son. It’s something we do every so […]

Filed Under: Chicago, parenting advice, relationships Tagged With: growing up, life lessons, Success, teens / tweens

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