After the second infant death associated with the Delta Enterprise "Safety Peg" Drop-Side crib, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall, re-issuing the warning they made in 2008.The original recall effected more than 985,000 cribs, and was issued due to concerns over missing safety pegs. The products were sold at stores including Walmart and … [Read more...] about CPSC re-issues crib recall announcement after infant death
Archives for March 2011
Martin Sheen: Being a dad a never ends
Nice piece on Martin Sheen, his trajectory and current burdens with son, Charlie Sheen. This is a good celebrity profile that outlines the trajectory of this family, and a famous dad, without sensationalism. Martin Sheen stars in a new film, directed by his son Emilio Estevez, which is about a lost child. Inevitably, finds Joanna Moorhead, the subject of another of Martin's … [Read more...] about Martin Sheen: Being a dad a never ends
Study: Smile while you eat veggies and so will your kids
For dads who have tried tirelessly to get their kids to eat healthier fare, maybe all it takes is flashing a smile every now and then. A study conducted by French scientists recently found that children responded positively to photos depicting happy people eating food - regardless of whether or not it was one of their favorite treats.The findings were published in the journal … [Read more...] about Study: Smile while you eat veggies and so will your kids
Movie Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 36 minutesRelease Date: March 25, 2011Genre: Family/ChildrenChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 5 and up.The movie is never better than the book, is it? It doesn't matter if you're a Goth teen who has every word of Twilight ingrained in your brain or a mom of five who thinks of Eat, Pray, Love as your bible - the film version of any story … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Tips to make your daughter a baseball fan
Opening day is quickly approaching. For many dads the first day of the baseball season is like Christmas - only better. And, as a bonus, you'll likely cherish the time spent with your son watching baseball during the summer. But what if you don't have a son? Don't panic. Your daughter can be an equally receptive viewing partner if you play your (baseball) cards … [Read more...] about Tips to make your daughter a baseball fan