Joel Schwartzberg is the author of “The 40-Year-Old Version: Humoirs of a Divorced Dad” He talks about his experiences: What is the one thing you think parents should know about your work? My book is a first-of-its-kind collection of personal essays from the perspective of a divorced dad; the stories are quick, often hysterical, relatable, and very meaningful. I believe … [Read more...] about Five minutes with Joel Schwartzberg
Archives for July 2009
Roger Federer surprises with twins
Though Roger Federer, who is now the number one tennis player in the world, and his wife announced they were expecting earlier this year, they never revealed to the press they might have twins.The 27-year-old father and his 31-year-old wife Mirka Vavrinec Federer gave birth to two daughters on Thursday, according to the tennis champ's website. Daughters Charlene Riva Federer … [Read more...] about Roger Federer surprises with twins
Movie Review: G-Force
Rating: PGGenre:Comedy Release Date: July 24, 2009Running Time: 89 minutes Child-friendly?This Disney movie features talking guinea pigs who have been trained with secret agent skills. Though the film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer of Transformers, it is specifically geared toward children. However, some younger audience members may get frightened from the live-action 3D … [Read more...] about Movie Review: G-Force
Helping teenage daughters with depression through parenting skills
New research has emerged that offers some insight into how teenage girls deal with their peers and how that interaction can affect them emotionally.The study was conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health and at Georgia State University, and examined teenagers aged 9 to 17 who were described as "white, psychiatrically healthy Americans."Participants were … [Read more...] about Helping teenage daughters with depression through parenting skills
Dads list of essential medicine cabinet items
If you don't have a mom to stock the cabinet, or if you're the organized one, here is a list of stuff every medicine cabinet should have. 1. Fever reducer like Children's Motrin or Tylenol (or generic acetaminophen or ibuprofen). Never give aspirin to kids without talking to a doctor. 2. Anti-itch cream. Look for 1% hyrdrocortisone. Buy the generic version to save a few … [Read more...] about Dads list of essential medicine cabinet items