Traveling can be very stressful, and traveling with teens doubly so, for reasons that are completely different than for traveling with smaller children. Teens are developing their own interests and more than ever, you have to plan around how best to incorporate their needs, however exotic or seemingly selfish into the program. Here are ten ideas to help the trip go smoother … [Read more...] about Ten trips for dads traveling with teenagers
Archives for May 2008
GreatDad.com and MrDad.com Join Forces to Honor Dad-Friendly Products and Services
This article appeared in eMediaWire on May 21, 2008.GreatDad.com and MrDad.com Join Forces to Honor Dad-Friendly Products and Services Leading websites for dads unveil joint submission program designed to recognize outstanding products for dads and kids. Through a single submission process, companies and individual entrepreneurs can submit products for consideration in both the … [Read more...] about GreatDad.com and MrDad.com Join Forces to Honor Dad-Friendly Products and Services
Morning Sickness – Tips and Advice
Q: My wife is two months pregnant and is nauseous pretty much all day long. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? Is there anything I can do to help her calm her stomach? Will her morning sickness last throughout the pregnancy? Does morning sickness hurt the baby?A: About half of all pregnant women experience morning sickness. Despite the name, the nausea, … [Read more...] about Morning Sickness – Tips and Advice
Sick House? Tips for Cleaning the Air in Your House
There has been a lot of talk about sick houses — houses that actually make you sick because of construction materials, cleaners, paints, solvents and pesticides. It might be hard to change houses, but there are things you can do to make a house less toxic for you and your kids. 1. Get an air purifier and put new allergy rated filters on your furnace every 6 months. Whole house … [Read more...] about Sick House? Tips for Cleaning the Air in Your House
Pregnancy Workouts – Exercise and Sports Tips for Pregnant Women
Q: My wife is pregnant and I'd really like to work out with her. I have always been a bit of a jock, and I think it would be good for her to get some exercise too, but I’m worried that it might hurt the baby. Are there any exercises that are safe for us to do together? A: If she's already in good shape and her doctor approves, there's no reason she can't keep doing pretty … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Workouts – Exercise and Sports Tips for Pregnant Women