It's not easy, but thousands of dads do it every year. Here are five ways to make this Halloween the most memorable ever, in the worst way: 1. Force your child into the arms of random hobgoblins and people dressed as monsters. It will definitely toughen them up for all the crazies that exist in the real world, while providing many laughs for the evening. 2. Dress your child … [Read more...] about How to screw up Halloween
Is watching football “family time” with the kids?
We just did a news piece on a study showing that dads with boys tend to spend more time with their kids than dads who only have girls. That's a sad bit of news, since girls really need daddy time as well. But I don't want to get off on that tangent. The second part of the story went on to say that this extra "boy time" was spent watching TV together. So, is watching TV really … [Read more...] about Is watching football “family time” with the kids?
When do you yell at your kids?
We all get frustrated with our kids; for the things they break and the noise they make. That still doesn't mean we get to yell at them. If we feel it coming on, its always best to count to 5 (or 20 if you need to) and then talk to them in a firm and quiet voice. Mellow kids come from mellow parents who don't make everything an emergency. However, there is one time when you can, … [Read more...] about When do you yell at your kids?
Ketchup banned in French cafeterias?
After four years of discussion and recommendations, the rules went into effect this week. The French government has banned ketchup in all schools and colleges, as a way to promote healthful eating. The decision was likely made easier because the French would prefer you don't put ketchup on your croissant with ham. I'm sure most Americans will say, "Oh those French..." But food … [Read more...] about Ketchup banned in French cafeterias?
Steve Jobs is Dead at 56
There are few celebrity deaths that strike you. Most die in their time and are often just a nostalgic memory by the time of their passing. However, this one has me reeling. I guess we all suspected that Steve's days were numbered (how many CEOs does one refer to by their first name?), but I thought we were counting in years and not days or weeks since he stepped down from the … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs is Dead at 56