Alex Bellamy

Many fathers have resolved to eat healthier and feed their families more nutritiously in the new year. But this is often easier said than done - hitting the drive-thru, ordering take out or popping a pre-made frozen entrée into the oven can be easier and quicker than the time and effort needed to prepare a healthier, more affordable meal. But there are a lot of healthy, … [Read more...] about Parenting tips on eating healthy while on a budget

Adults routinely drink coffee and other caffeinated products to get them going in the morning or to give them an energy boost anytime. A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that many kids are habitual caffeine drinkers as well with many 12 to 17 year olds reporting they get their caffeine fix from both sodas and coffee.Experts say fathers should … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for limiting kids’ caffeine consumption

It's no surprise that college is expensive. But there are new ways for fathers and students to save money on one significant learning expense: textbooks."Publishers are finding more solutions to meet three critical goals - to help improve student success rates, to provide a range of options that meet all students' budgets and to help schools control their costs," said … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for saving money on textbooks

A recent poll has found that parents and kids have differing views on the impact of the recession on families. Nearly half of adults over the age of 18 said that the turbulent economy has brought their families closer together, while only 27 percent of those under 18 years old agreed."Mom and dad think they're connecting with their kids about money, yet their children say … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for talking to kids about household finances

It's a necessary evil for everyone, especially parents: cleaning your house, apartment or condo. While some fathers opt to spend the extra money to hire a cleaning person or service to keep your home sparkling, difficult economic times make it impossible for many. But there are ways to save time and money to keep your home clean.If you're one of the lucky fathers who has a … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for saving money on cleaning your home