US Department of Health and Human ServicesRadio Spots
Some moments stick with us more than others. Did you realize that the mashed potato castle you made for your son, or the time you made an ill-fated attempt to braid your daughter’s hair, may just be their favorites? These Take Time to Be a Dad Today radio ads focus on those special moments.
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English Spots
Smallest Moments
President Obama reminds dads that spending time with your kids doesn’t have to be hard.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 917 KB) | 15 seconds (MP3 - 491 KB)
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Bunny Ears
A little girl remembers how to tie her shoe with the help of a simple rhyme that her dad taught her.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 708 KB)
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Double Dutch
Two little girls are playing double-dutch and chanting a song as their dad attempts to jump rope.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 708 KB)
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Trumpet
A father and son share a special and somewhat humorous moment while practicing the trumpet.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 15 seconds (MP3 - 463 KB)
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Spelling Tricks
A dad teaches his daughter how to spell by turning it into a rhyming game.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 15 seconds (MP3-479 KB)
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Play-by-Play
ESPN SportsCenter update on highlights from the sporting world – wiffle ball, HORSE, and backyard soccer.
Length: 30 seconds(MP3 - 708 KB)
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Ball Game
A son reminds his father about a trip to a ball game and the fun they had.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB)
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Beans & Hot Dogs
A father's version of breakfast when mom isn’t home differs from that of his teenage son.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 966 KB)
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Getting Paid
"What do you want to do with your life?" An adult daughter remembers a childhood conversation with dad.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 969 KB)
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Sandwich
A daughter reminds her dad about a time when he took extra care with making her special sandwich.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 961 KB)
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Storm
A "rained out" birthday party becomes a day of joy.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 943 KB)
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Spanish Spots
El Manicure
Length: 30 seconds (MP3-1,022 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3 - 1,960 KB)
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Actividades
Length: 30 seconds (MP3-1,022 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3 - 1,960 KB)
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Se niño con tu niño
Length: 30 seconds (MP3-1,022 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3 - 1,960 KB)
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Trabalenguas
Length: 30 seconds (MP3-1,022 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3 - 1,898 KB)
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Quinceañera
A birthday brings out what gifts really matter.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3-1,882 KB)
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Bicicleta
A first bike ride leads to a fall, and a hug.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3-1,882 KB)
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Héroe
A father’s good example leads to a life lesson.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3-1,882 KB)
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Perrito
A new puppy becomes a new friend.
Length: 30 seconds (MP3 - 947 KB) | 60 seconds (MP3-1,882 KB)
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