Cover of The Forever Dog The Forever Dog is a new book by Bill Cochran that tells the story of a young boy's relationship to his dog Corky. Sadly, Corky dies early on in the book, so much of the tale is about the young boy's stages of grief as he in turn is sad, angry, and finally happy about this important dog in his life. Adults will have a hard time reading this book … [Read more...] about The Forever Dog is a new book that helps kids understand grief
Archives for August 2009
Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn
We recently tested the Dandelion Reusables. We've been tossing out all the plastic dishes in the house, for fear of any plastic leeching into the kids' food. These non-breakable plates are made out of corn, so they are both petroleum free and made out of renewable resources. There are times when plastic just makes sense, so it's nice to know there are more options out there for … [Read more...] about Avoiding plastics for safety concerns – new plastic-like dishes made from Corn
Benefits of sex during pregnancy
Here's some parenting advice for expectant fathers: a pregnant woman may need more than just a second round of ice cream and new clothes. Studies have shown that a pregnant woman's hormonal balance may be a little off, which means that there may be days when she's feeling particularly in the mood to have sex. If this happens, fathers should know that having sex during a … [Read more...] about Benefits of sex during pregnancy
How to save money with back-to-school supplies
With the new school year approximately a month away, some fathers may be looking for parenting advice on how to save money on supplies, especially with the weakened economy.Many families are looking to cut back on their back-to-school budget. The 2009 Back to School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey recently found that families are expected to spend 7.7 percent less on … [Read more...] about How to save money with back-to-school supplies
Movie Review: Shorts
Rating: PGGenre:Comedy Release Date: August 21, 2009Running Time: 89 minutes Child-friendly? Shorts is a new film from director Robert Rodriguez who gave families the Spy Kids trilogy. With this movie, Rodriguez again has a group of kids as his protagonists, only this time the story is about finding a magical multi-colored stone that grants wishes to whoever holds it. Some … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Shorts