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Niel Vuolo

About Niel Vuolo

Niel Vuolo is many things: a stay-at-home dad to two awesome kids, a writer, and a lifelong Mets fan from Queens, N.Y. Follow his adventures on his blog, Niel In Real Life and on Twitter at @NielInRealLife.

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Teach Your Child When, How to Call 911

May 20, 2024 by Niel Vuolo

Teach your child to call 911 when police, fire and/or medical personnel are needed quickly because of an emergency.

Filed Under: education, National, parenting advice Tagged With: accidents, life lessons, safety, school, tips

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I Bought a Knife for My 18-Month-Old. Here’s Why.

February 12, 2024 by Niel Vuolo

I found a small knife. Sharp and true. This would be the one that gets passed down to my son. He will say, “This was my dad’s knife.”

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: Boy Scouts, growing up, memories, role models, violence

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Explaining Tragedy to Children: What’s the Best Approach?

November 13, 2023 by Niel Vuolo

Parents must take many variables into account when explaining a local or world tragedy to children so they don’t frighten young ones.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: coping, death, grief, life lessons, loss

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Free Comic Book Day Coming 1st Saturday of May

May 2, 2022 by Niel Vuolo

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when shops across North America and the world giveaway certain comic books absolutely free!

Filed Under: entertainment, National Tagged With: books, comics, learning, reading, superheroes

One Day, My Son, All Fathers Go from ‘Daddy’ to Just ‘Dad’

September 6, 2018 by Niel Vuolo

He still calls me Papa and Daddy. But one day he won’t and as much as that will break my heart, it will be OK because I will always have my memories

Filed Under: NYC, relationships Tagged With: growing up, names, sons

Angels Play on Sandy Ground Dedicated to School Shooting Victimes

August 7, 2018 by Niel Vuolo

The playground was filled with kids running, swinging and laughing. The kind of joy that was snuffed out almost six years ago.

Filed Under: entertainment, NYC Tagged With: aquariums, play, playgrounds, safety, school shooting

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