Movie review: "RoboCop" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Release date: Feb. 12, 2014Child friendly? Back in 1987, the original "RoboCop," directed by Paul Verhoeven, cemented its place in "dad movie" history for being an over-the-top, satirical look at the future of law enforcement. Detroit was used as the backdrop, with the city … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘RoboCop’
Archives for February 2014
Cell phone options if you’re not ready to buy an iPhone for your 7-year-old
Fatherhood is full of stressful moments, especially when your child is young. With the way the world is these days, you need to be able to reach your child at a moment's notice. You want to buy him or her a cell phone, but don't want to purchase an expensive and unnecessary smartphone. Luckily, there are many options available to you.Kajeet Labeled as the "smart … [Read more...] about Cell phone options if you’re not ready to buy an iPhone for your 7-year-old
What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
One of the perils of modern-day fatherhood is dealing with your son or daughter joining Facebook. While it can be a great way for them to stay in touch with friends, it also has the potential of being dangerous. With 94 percent of teen using the social media website, there's always the risk of inappropriate activity.Don't completely panic now that they're … [Read more...] about What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Movie review: "The LEGO Movie" Rated: PG Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Release date: Feb. 7, 2014Child friendly? Next to G.I. Joes and Barbie dolls, LEGOs were probably one of the most popular toys you played with growing up. The building blocks allowed you to create your own worlds where anything was possible. You might recall early weekend mornings, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child
It's important to understand that everyone has impulses that are hard to control. You might walk by a storefront and see candy in the shop window, calling for you to consume its bundle of fatty sugars. But when you're with your child, the most important part of fatherhood is making sure you're setting a good example for him or her by controlling your urges.What … [Read more...] about Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child