Meet the 2019 Oren Miller Dad 2.0 Scholarship Recipients

This week I convene once again with my tribe of dad scribes. For those unfamiliar, Dad 2.0 Summit is an annual conference gathering those of us who blog, vlog, podcast, and socially media-tize in the parenting space.

While mostly a virtual community, once a year we gather IRL to learn, share, brag, gripe, eat, drink, hug and swap jokes. As dads do. But the best part is the community. The being in it, the making of it. And the aspect that keeps us vibrant and alive — growing it.

This year is our 8th such Summit (my 6th to attend), and the 5th year awarding scholarships to several attendees. Last year I was honored to be named chairman of the Oren Miller Dad 2.0 Scholarship, and I’m doubly honored to introduce you to this year’s recipients — first time Summiters and newest members of the tribe.

Take a few minutes to read about these dads, meet their families, check out their work. They have 21 kids and 1 grandkid between them — including three sets of twins. They come from seven different states from all across the US. They’re writers, photographers, podcasters, quilters, and stand-up comedians. And a bunch of them love The Big Lebowski. As dads do.

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Follow Jared on Twitter.  •  Read about Jared coming to terms with his father’s coming out.  •  Check out more of his writing on Fatherly and Mother.ly.

Follow Mickey on Twitter & YouTube.  •  Read about his family’s struggle with infertility.  •  Check out more of Mickey’s writing on his blog, Griswold Dad.

Follow Eric on Twitter & Facebook.  •  Read about his evolution from working professional to stay-at-home dad.  •  Check out more of Eric’s writing on his blog, The Modern Mather.

Follow Josh on Twitter & Instagram.  •  Read Josh’s letter to his daughter.  •  Check out more of Josh’s writing and travels on his blog, Texas Dad Blog.

Follow Aaron on Twitter & Instagram.  •  Read about Aaron’s and his son’s visit to LEGOLAND.  •  Check out more of their adventures on Aaron’s blog, Small Steps are Giant Leaps.

Follow Chris on Twitter & Instagram.  •  Read about Chris’ large, loving, blended family.  •  Check out more of Chris’ writing on Geek Dad.

Follow Carl on Twitter & Facebook.  •  Read about Carl’s father (and his connection to Ronald McDonald and Houdini).  •  Check out more of Carl’s writing on his blog, Fighting for Answers.

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