A recent study found that parents and kids consumed fewer calories at fast food restaurants when the menus included nutritional and caloric information.Researchers in Seattle surveyed 99 parents of children between the ages of 3 and 6 about their fast food dining habits. When presented with a sample menu and asked what they would order, the parents who were shown menus that … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for avoiding high-calorie fast food meals
Archives for February 2010
Tennis champ Roger Federer says fatherhood has helped his game
First-time dad and Australian Open champion Roger Federer says his identical twin daughters have had a positive effect on his play."Having kids and being a father now and being married enhances everything," Federer told ESPN. "I'm such a happy person today to see how well everything is working out for me. It just makes me extremely happy, extremely relaxed and it … [Read more...] about Tennis champ Roger Federer says fatherhood has helped his game
Fresh Air Fund looking for hosts for Summer 2010
I've always admired the way the Fresh Air Fund gives kids a chance to have a completely different summertime experience that can change their outlook on the world. I promised them I'd post their appeal for new family hosts for this summer. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages … [Read more...] about Fresh Air Fund looking for hosts for Summer 2010
Movie Review: Leap Year
Rating: PG Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: January 8, 2010 Running Time: 100 minutes Child-friendly?Leap Year is the story of a young woman who sets off on a trip to Ireland to surprise her boyfriend and propose. Her plans change when she meets a handsome stranger that helps her get to her final destination, however. The movie is an innocent romantic comedy that doesn't … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Leap Year
Penguins of Madagascar DVD Giveaway
(December 9, 2009) The perennially popular Penguins are back with the world debut of their very first feature-length DVD, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR Operation: DVD Premiere, taking flight February 9, 2010. Starring the madcap pack of Penguins from DreamWorks Animation’s phenomenally successful MADAGASCAR franchise, Operation: DVD Premiere features never-before-seen … [Read more...] about Penguins of Madagascar DVD Giveaway