Summers can be perplexing, especially for armchair dads who would rather enjoy their precious weekends at home with their kids. Here’s some good news for lazy-dad this season: most of these activities need take you only as far as the universe in your backyard. The Great Backyard Bug Safari: Kids love to dig for worms, so encourage them to look up frogs and tadpoles while … [Read more...] about Top Ten Crazy ideas for dads to entertain kids this summer
Archives for June 2007
Paul as Stay-at-Home Dad in Nob Hill Gazette
The following extract is from an article on Stay-at-Home Dads in Nob Hill Gazette. Pacific Heights resident Paul Banas stepped into the role of full-time father two years ago. Prior to making the decision, Paul was commuting two hours a day, and seeing his daughter and son for only a few minutes each evening. Holding similar corporate positions that involved … [Read more...] about Paul as Stay-at-Home Dad in Nob Hill Gazette
The Golden Door Movie Review
Rating: PG-13 for brief graphic nudity Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato, Aurora Quattrocchi Director: Emanuele Crialese Genre: Drama Violence: Minor Profanity: Minor Sex/Nudity: Minor Recommended for: dads and kids Age Groups: 13 years and above Running Time: 120 … [Read more...] about The Golden Door Movie Review
Knocked Up Movie Review
Rating: R for sexual content, drug use and languageCast: Katherine Heigl, Seth RogenDirector: Judd ApatowGenre: Sex Comedy/Drama/RomanceViolence: MinorProfanity: HighSex/Nudity: GraphicRecommended for: dads and teensAge Groups: 16 years and aboveRunning Time: 129 minutesRelease Date: June 1, 2007What do you get when you take an overgrown slacker named … [Read more...] about Knocked Up Movie Review
Swaddle your baby
The hospital staff probably already taught you how to swaddle your baby. Swaddling helps to keep your baby warm and cozy. This is especially important in the first few days after birth. Swaddling your baby is a snug blanket also helps to calm babies. It may also prevent their own startle reflexes from disturbing them. For the first few weeks following birth, you can let … [Read more...] about Swaddle your baby