His parenting skills aren't always the greatest, but it turns out that celebrity cartoon dad Homer Simpson apparently has some fans in high places.The Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, wrote that the beer- and doughnut-loving patriarch of the animated series The Simpsons is Catholic.In an article headlined "Homer and Bart are Catholics," the newspaper … [Read more...] about Is the Pope a fan of TV father Homer Simpson?
Archives for October 2010
Movie Review: Hereafter
Rating: PG-13Genre: DramaRelease Date: October 22, 2010Running Time: 2 hours, 9 minutesChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 15 and up.Let's face it: Matt Damon may be responsible for bringing the kickass character Jason Bourne to life, but to most of the world, he will forever be pegged as that dude from Boston who starred in a movie about a janitor-turned-genius. Aside … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Hereafter
BabyBjorn Comfort Carrier Contest
SOLNA, Sweden, March 1, 2010 — BabyBjörn, known for high-quality, safe and stylish products for parents of young children has announced a new addition to its popular baby carrier line: the BABYBJÖRN® Comfort Carrier. The Comfort Carrier features an adjustable, ergonomic waist belt that distributes the child’s weight to the wearer’s hips, so parents can carry older and heavier … [Read more...] about BabyBjorn Comfort Carrier Contest
‘Take Time’ to Be a Dad Ads
We're always happy to see more press that supports dads being more involved. Unlike moms, who would bristle at the pressure of being a "great mom," dads can be truly great dads just by being there. “The fatherhood campaign does that in spades. It makes it easy to take action. You don’t need to be a hero to be a great dad, just spend time with your kids,” he said.[From … [Read more...] about ‘Take Time’ to Be a Dad Ads
Zigo makes bikes that convert to strollers
I spent some time with Michael Ehrenreich of Zigo at ABC looking over the new strollers. I've always been impressed with the engineering behind these vehicles which are great options for smaller towns and suburbs where you need to get to the market and run errands somewhat near your house, but also need a stroller to push the baby. I like the Zigo Leader bike because it can … [Read more...] about Zigo makes bikes that convert to strollers