Amy Chua caused quite a stir earlier this year when she detailed her strict Tiger Mom parenting philosophy. One dad caught wind of the phenomenon and realized his parenting style was much different. Alan Paul, a freelance writer, considers himself more of a Panda Dad, and prides himself on offering his three children freedom to make their own decisions.Paul, who often acts as a … [Read more...] about Panda Dad a foil to controversial Tiger Mom
Archives for April 2011
Three worst rainy day kids movies
Spring can be a great time for dads and their kids to get out and enjoy the nice weather. But unfortunately, Mother Nature can be especially unpredictable, and April showers can put a damper on any outdoor plans. A rainy day movie can come to the rescue - but choose wisely - there are a large number of terrible kids movies out there that will leave you and yours more dismayed … [Read more...] about Three worst rainy day kids movies
Original and Easy Mother’s Day Gifts for Clueless Men
Mother’s Day is almost upon us and you don’t have a clue what to get the most important woman in your life. (Your own Mother is still important, but you can still get away with a “Free Hug” coupon even though you’re 37.) Before you slap the plastic down on the florist’s counter again, think about all your partner has done for you. Really get those cogs a’turning and mentally … [Read more...] about Original and Easy Mother’s Day Gifts for Clueless Men
How would you react? Second graders tour San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood
Well, this is an interesting debate, especially for San Francisco where gay couples with kids are certainly not at all rare, and where many schools have a Lesbian, Gay and Transgender subcommittee of the local PTA. A recent second grade field trip has created a stir. The field trip from Town School took a deep dive tour of the neighborhood with a Castro historian. The tour … [Read more...] about How would you react? Second graders tour San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood
AAP: Doctor should encourage parents to discuss Facebook with kids
Nearly everybody is on Facebook these days - from teens to parents to elementary-school aged kids. As social media websites play an increasingly larger part in a growing number of people's lives, the impact they have cannot be over looked.In an effort to address the effects such websites have on younger children, both positive and negative, the American Academy of … [Read more...] about AAP: Doctor should encourage parents to discuss Facebook with kids