If you're like most fathers, it can seem like every moment of your day belongs to someone else. The moment you wake up, you're obliged to lift your kid's face out of his oatmeal and get him ready for school. You can hardly feel like yourself during a morning commute when you're forced to drive a minivan.By the time you get to work, an onslaught of meetings, emails from your … [Read more...] about Every father’s dream: Just you and your lawnmower
Archives for April 2010
Rocker Joel Madden talks family
Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden told the Los Angeles Times that he's "the best he's ever been" thanks to fiancée Nicole Richie and their two kids - Harlow, 2 years old, and Sparrow, 7 months old."I have two kids that are my life - they're my entire world," he says. "I have an awesome partner who is really supportive. She makes me the best version … [Read more...] about Rocker Joel Madden talks family
Movie Review: The Last Song
Rating: PG Genre: Drama Release Date: March 31, 2010 Running Time: 107 minutes Child-friendly?The Last Song is the latest movie based on a novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks. It follows a teenaged girl, Ronnie, who is sent to spend the summer with her estranged father and finds love along the way. Fans of Nicholas Sparks' other love stories including The Notebook and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Last Song
Tips for affordable spring break getaways
Now that spring is officially here, spring vacation is right around the corner for many kids and their families. While planning a trip may be cost-prohibitive during these "peak" travel times, there are ways to cut down on costs to ensure the entire family enjoys their time off from work or school.Taking advantage of last-minute travel deals via websites like … [Read more...] about Tips for affordable spring break getaways
Tips for getting your children outside more often
Many parents anxiously anticipate spring's arrival as a time to get their kids outside to play more often. In fact, the National Wildlife Federation, along with more than 200 health, conservation, youth, and other organizations, and 16,300 Americans are urging the surgeon general to make time outdoors a health priority for children.A new study released by the Kaiser Family … [Read more...] about Tips for getting your children outside more often