December is here and it’s the season of giving and sharing. In that merry spirit, Hachette Books is offering three distinct giveaways, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, with prizes of a set of books for each. Angels By Chuck Fischer Miracles By Karen Kingsbury The Gift of an Ordinary Day By Katrina Kenison Christmas Memories By Susan Branch The … [Read more...] about Hachette Books Holiday Giveaway
Archives for December 2009
Parenting advice for saving money on sporting events
Many fathers look forward to taking their kids to see their favorite teams play as soon as they're able to walk or cheer. But going to a professional baseball, football, basketball or hockey game can be really expensive - especially if your child won't even make it through the entire game before needing to go home to nap. Luckily, there are some other options for fathers who … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for saving money on sporting events
The Piano Guy has free video lesson of Silent Night
I'm a late bloomer piano prodigy. I decided to learn piano at the same time as started to subject my then five year-old daughter to lessons. At nine, she already plays more easily than I do, but we have a great time playing the piano together, learning new music, and singing along. My direction to "go practice" sure has a lot more moral authority when my daughter knows I've … [Read more...] about The Piano Guy has free video lesson of Silent Night
Parenting advice for limiting TV time away from home
It's been proven that too much television just isn't healthy for kids. And, while most fathers at least make an effort to keep the amount of screen time their kids get each day to a minimum, a new study finds kids in daycare may be watching double the amount of TV that they should be. The study found that preschool-aged children in home-based daycares watch an average of 2.4 … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for limiting TV time away from home
Options for dads with young kids who want email
My kids are 5 and 9, and we are always trying to keep them away from all the evils the 21st century has in store. It may seem really antediluvian, but that includes PG-rated movies, Nintendo DS-style solitary video games, the wild and wooly internet, and even email. The longer we can put off the inevitable, the greater the chance that we will have an intersection of knowledge … [Read more...] about Options for dads with young kids who want email