Notes from Dad | Andrew O'Donovan | Substack

A girldad who likes to write about fatherhood.

By Andrew O'Donovan

· Launched 3 years ago

Let your children see you play

Life can — and should be — playful.
4 hrs ago • Andrew O'Donovan

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If I could tell dads one thing...

You can't do this on your own
May 14 • Andrew O'Donovan

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When you're living through history

On slowing down to notice it
Mar 12 • Andrew O'Donovan

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There are no "good apps" for children

Physical media is king
Feb 19 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Searching for continuity in a world without it

Continuity is a word that’s been on my mind a lot recently, especially as it pertains to why I’m Catholic, but I believe a non-Catholic — or a…
Feb 13 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Children follow their father

Want to raise faithful kids? Dads must lead by example
Dec 23, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Meet Johnny

Hiking Journal #1
Dec 2, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Winter through a child's eyes

“We can go tobogganing and everything is so pretty!”
Nov 12, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Why we love sports

Even when it rips our hearts out
Nov 2, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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How to get your child to like [insert thing here]

A brief explainer
Oct 28, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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What matters most?

Confession, priorities, and being the man my family needs me to be
Oct 17, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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Dads get less "me" time

And that's a good thing
Oct 9, 2025 • Andrew O'Donovan

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