Due to a late release of the preview, I didn't get a chance to review before the showing, but did want to mention again that this is the third in a joint venture between P&G and Walmart to make Friday night family TV night. They are trying to create real movies that are good for both adults and kids to watch together, which focus on positive values for kids to experience in … [Read more...] about Review: “A Walk In My Shoes” new family movie
Top 5 iPhone Apps to give to the Lazy Dad
Here's an excerpt from new "Her Side" feature at GreatDad.com. The author, Lilly Gordon, always has some salty impressions about dads and what motivates them. Throughout the centuries, man has been baffled by the complexities of woman. Her bewitching scent, beguiling eyes and that come hither hip wiggle. Women were made to entice men – and men were made to hunt, gather and … [Read more...] about Top 5 iPhone Apps to give to the Lazy Dad
The Jensen Project fair attempt at family entertainment
P&G Studios, in conjunction with Walmart, is trying to take back family movie night. Years after the takeover of family entertainment by PG-rated kids cartoons, both companies see consumer value in producing new movies that are made to be entertaining for both kids and adults, without being punctuated by sex, swear words, and too much violence. Additionally, themes of the … [Read more...] about The Jensen Project fair attempt at family entertainment
Children of divorce face twice the risk of stroke as adults
Sad data, but indicative of the stress put on kids by divorce. Mon, Nov 22, 2010 (HealthDay News) — Children of divorce appear to have more than double the lifetime risk for experiencing a stroke compared with those whose parents' marriage stays intact during their childhood, new research suggests. The finding stems from a survey of more than 13,000 Canadians, about 10 … [Read more...] about Children of divorce face twice the risk of stroke as adults
Child sick? 5 questions to ask if thinking of keeping your child at home.
With every start of a school year comes cold and flu season, exacerbated by slimy fingers touching everything in sight. If your child wakes up feeling sick, how do you know it's time to rearrange your schedule and have him or her stay at home? These five questions should handle the bulk of critical issues requiring either more care or a day or two at home away from other … [Read more...] about Child sick? 5 questions to ask if thinking of keeping your child at home.