Archives for February 2010

Throwing your child a fun and memorable birthday party does not have to cost hundreds of dollars. Fathers should not feel the pressure to compete with (and one-up!) the last party their kids attended by spending a lot of money on invitations, decorations, entertainment and food.Instead of expensive custom-made invitations, try making your own. Check out examples of costly … [Read more...] about Tips for throwing a great birthday party on a budget

When it comes to setting - and reaching - goals, there may be no better role models than Olympic athletes. These men and women can inspire even regular people to take on new challenges and set impressive goals for themselves. The way that these top-notch athletes prepare for the Olympics may help fathers teach their children about working hard to accomplish some difficult and … [Read more...] about Olympic lessons fathers can teach their kids

Making some adjustments to your family's daily routines can help ensure your kids avoid become obese, according to a new study.Researchers at Temple University and Ohio State University say that preschool-aged children who live in homes that engage in three specific routines have a 40 percent lower prevalence of obesity than kids who live in homes where none of the routines are … [Read more...] about How fathers can help their kids avoid obesity

Will it be Jane Dane? Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel joked about potential names with the Grey's Anatomy actor and dad-to-be Eric Dane during a recent appearance.Kimmel said he was trying to gauge whether Dane and his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, would choose a traditional name or what he called "one of those crazy celebrity names."Dane revealed that he and … [Read more...] about Expectant father Eric Dane says his future daughter’s name will be ‘fairly’ traditional