Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 26 minutesRelease Date: April 27, 2012Child-friendly? A claymation-style comedy about a group of oddball pirates traveling the high seas in search of treasure, adventure and good times? The Pirates! Band of Misfits has child-friendly written all over it.I actually love watching a well-written, hilarious children's film with my family - … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Understanding TV role models today – is your daughter doomed?
As she grows older, your daughter will look to a number of sources for information about the world around her. While your role as her father makes you one of the most influential people in her life, friends, teachers, relatives and athletic coaches can all shape the woman your little girl will become one day.In addition to these real life personalities, your daughter will also … [Read more...] about Understanding TV role models today – is your daughter doomed?
Are your children ruined if they join a clique?
As your children move through elementary, middle and high school, they'll likely make new groups of friends and lose old ones as they go. Depending on your children's interests, personalities and activities, they may have a few close friends or a larger circle. While these evolving social dynamics will help them mature into personable, independent adults, they can also … [Read more...] about Are your children ruined if they join a clique?
So your son had his first playground fight – now what?
As a father, it can be difficult to think of your children as anything more than good-natured little troublemakers. Sure, they get out of hand sometimes, but bending the rules in pursuit of fun is part of what being a kid is all about. Because of this fatherly perception you have of your little ones, it can be a shock to discover that your son got into his first playground … [Read more...] about So your son had his first playground fight – now what?
Yes, you can help your son survive puberty!
If your son is approaching age 12 or 13 (or even younger in some cases), then you've probably begun to notice some of the earliest signs of puberty. Breaking into adolescence can be a challenging time for boys and girls alike, and your son will need his dad there to help him adjust and understand the changes his body will be going through. Here are some tips for your boy to … [Read more...] about Yes, you can help your son survive puberty!