My son woke up yesterday morning, despondent that the tooth fairy had missed him. This was only his second tooth, so he has illusions of hitting the lottery with a take that would keep him in new Lego sets from here until his next birthday. His faith was unbending on the existence of said fairy, but he needed a reason for her non-appearance. Like any dad trying to keep the … [Read more...] about Your best tooth fairy strategies and stories?
Archives for February 2010
Movie Review: Dear John
Rating: PG-13 Genre: Drama Release Date: February 5, 2010 Running Time: 108 minutes Child-friendly?Dear John is a romantic drama about a soldier who falls in love with a conservative college student. The movie is based on a Nicholas Sparks novel and contains many of the tear-jerking moments found in similar Spark-inspired movies like The Notebook. The film contains some … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Dear John
Advice for saving for college
If you're worried about saving for your children's college education you're not alone, according to a new survey.The Futuretrust Hopes and Dreams survey found that 77 percent of fathers and mothers are concerned about college tuition costs. In addition, 29 percent of parents surveyed said that the rising costs of food, gas and other daily necessities is the single greatest … [Read more...] about Advice for saving for college
Tips for avoiding germs in your home
A recent study funded by the Clorox company has debunked the popular "five-second rule" that many parents use as a standard for whether or not an item is still clean after falling on the ground.Researchers tested a carrot and a sippy cup on a variety of household surfaces and found that germs did attach to the items in just five seconds. Among the "germiest" … [Read more...] about Tips for avoiding germs in your home
Four fatherhood tips for the Monday morning quarterback
It's Monday morning, and as your unbury yourself from thick layers of the familiar musty numbness that characterized your college days, you taste the zesty sting of buffalo sauce at the corners of your mouth. Must be the morning after Super Bowl Sunday.Scrambling to your feet, a few things go through your mind. How much money did you lose on the coin toss? Will your boss … [Read more...] about Four fatherhood tips for the Monday morning quarterback