This article appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 13, 2010. Father's Day is looming, and if the dads in your life are anything like some men I know, they question why their day doesn't rank as highly as Mother's Day. Of course, there is something especially deserving about mothers, but we know dads matter, too. Research proves it! In fact, private and … [Read more...] about Fathers are great parents, too
Archives for June 2010
TV designer Vern Yip says fatherhood has made him ‘more efficient’
HGTV designer Vern Yip tells People magazine that having his 4-month old son, Gavin, has changed his outlook on work."Everybody tells you, a baby makes you more balanced in life and I think that portion of it is really true," Yip told People. "It's just not feasible to dedicate yourself 24-7 to work like maybe you used to do."Instead, Yip says that having a … [Read more...] about TV designer Vern Yip says fatherhood has made him ‘more efficient’
4 freak, but preventable accidents that happened to real kids
Here are a few strange accidents that we've read about recently that could have been prevented. 1. 30-40 kids each year die because parents, or a caregiver, accidentally leave a child in the car. The interior of a car can reach 99* in just ten minutes on an 80* day. Possible fix: Make it a practice to always leave your coat or cell phone in the back seat so you always look … [Read more...] about 4 freak, but preventable accidents that happened to real kids
4 last minute ideas for dad activites after breakfast in bed
First of all, figure out what dad might enjoy that you can do as a whole family, and consider a few of these options: 1. Rent tandem bikes or bikes with child carriers and take a family ride. Check out rentabikenow.com for local bike rentals. 2. Make it a day all about dad. If you live in the town where he grew up, take the family on tour of his boyhood home,school, and … [Read more...] about 4 last minute ideas for dad activites after breakfast in bed
Five absolute pool rules for summer
1. Learn or relearn CPR fi you're going to be spending time poolside. Let's hope you never use it, but being prepared will make pool time less stressful. 2. If your child is new to the pool, get some lessons, or plan to spend a lot of time in the pool yourself. Kids not only need instruction on how to swim, they need to learn basic pool rules like "no running" and what to do if … [Read more...] about Five absolute pool rules for summer