For most fathers, it's the nightmare that is slowly brewing in their home: someday, their son or daughter is going to ask them about sex. And it's going to get weird.It's almost like a coming-of-age tradition where fathers attempt to explain in the simplest terms possible about the natural human desire to have intimate relations with another human being. It happened with you … [Read more...] about Can’t have the talk with your teenager? Try these approaches
Archives for October 2009
Five Minutes with Walker Lamond
Walker Lamond is the author of “Rules for My Unborn Son”. He talks about his experiences: What is the one thing you think parents should know about your work? Rules are good! Let your kids know where you stand. What are your feelings about the role of the father in child development? My father taught me what it meant to be a Good Man. This book began as a way to … [Read more...] about Five Minutes with Walker Lamond
For Forest Whitaker, practice makes perfect
Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker admits he got a lot of practice for his newest role at home.Whitaker is currently playing Ira in the film adaptation of the children's book Where The Wild Things Are. He tells Parade that he grew up reading the book and that he's been reading it to his kids for years as well.He says his children have always liked when he grunted and … [Read more...] about For Forest Whitaker, practice makes perfect
Movie Review: Astro Boy
Rating: PG Genre: Animated Release Date: October 23, 2009 Running Time: 94 minutes Child-friendly?Astro Boy is an animated sci-fi adventure set in the futuristic Metro City. It's about the adventures of a little boy with superhero-like powers including super strength, x-ray vision, the ability to fly and unbelievable speed. Astro Boy will most likely appeal to young boys and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Astro Boy
Working out on a budget
The recession coupled with job uncertainty for many is causing a downturn in the exercise industry. Reuters reports that a recent sporting goods industry survey has found fathers across the country are downsizing their exercise budgets, according to MSNBC.com.So how can you stay fit without breaking your budget? Consider giving up your expensive gym membership in exchange for a … [Read more...] about Working out on a budget