Fishing and boating are extremely popular. About 87 million adults, a lot of them probably dads, already enjoy recreational boating. That's not even counting the 11.6 million kids who fish on a regular basis. Is your kid one of them? If fishing is a hobby that you and your kid enjoy together, here's why you should connect with your kid and make time for a trip sooner rather … [Read more...] about Why should you make time for a fishing trip with your kid?
Sports injury prevention: Dads, reduce your child’s risk this season
Now that fall is in full swing, many parents are already cheering on their children at track meets or Friday night football games. But while this time of year is exciting for student-athletes, it can also be dangerous. Come winter, most ski resorts require participants to sign a liability waiver, but not all schools have similar safeguards in place for their student-athletes. … [Read more...] about Sports injury prevention: Dads, reduce your child’s risk this season
How parents can make a rental feel like home on a budget
Living in an apartment can be a struggle. Many parents have tried and failed to make a rental feel like home. Depending on how often you and your family move, you might not get the opportunity to really settle in properly. And if you move often enough, that means no place ever really feels like home. Of course, plenty of families also deal with the difficulties of living in … [Read more...] about How parents can make a rental feel like home on a budget
Traveling with teens: how to help everyone have a good time
When you picture your next family vacation, you probably imagine one big happy family without a frown in sight. Perhaps you are strolling on the beach in matching white linen shirts, posing for your next Christmas card photo. Of course, this image rarely matches the reality, especially if you have a sullen teenager in tow. No matter how close your family is, traveling with … [Read more...] about Traveling with teens: how to help everyone have a good time
Man Named Nigel Plans ‘Nigel Night’ At Pub To Rally Fellow Nigels And Set Record
What's in a name? There are plenty of people across the world who have common names, rare names, or somewhere floating around the vast in-between. Generally, there isn't much attention paid to such commonalities or rarities beyond a brief conversational mention. Then there's Nigel Smith, a UK pub owner disappointed at the lack of people named Nigel across the United … [Read more...] about Man Named Nigel Plans ‘Nigel Night’ At Pub To Rally Fellow Nigels And Set Record