That first month. Wow. It's indescribable and looking back, part of me doesn't think it really existed. But it did and truth be told, nothing can truly prepare you. The reason is because that first month is all reactionary, much like the first level of a new video game. There's trial and error, and not everything works. Occasionally you get covered in goo. It's … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Learned in the First Month of Parenting
Paul on the University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Paul's alumni profile on the University of Minnesota Alumni Association by Sarah Barker: It’s a Dad’s Life Paul Banas (B.A. ’79) ricocheted around in the field of international marketing for 20 years before he and his wife had two children—and an epiphany. “My children are, quite simply, the most important things on the planet,” says the 50-year-old Banas. “My parents … [Read more...] about Paul on the University of Minnesota Alumni Association
PR Web Press Release
Here is a copy of the press release that appears on prweb.com. GreatDad.com Announces Headquarters in San Francisco, California CEO and Founder, Paul Banas Headquartered in San Francisco, California, GreatDad.com (https://www.greatdad.com) is a leading source of experience, recommendations, inspiration and advice for dads - delivered from the male perspective. Based on … [Read more...] about PR Web Press Release
3 Things I Wish I Knew in the Delivery Room
Dads to be. Listen up because I'm about to drop knowledge on you that no one told me. My only hope is that you embrace this truth and hold it close. It could save your life. Before I begin, you should know the following. Every birth is different. Some women get C-sections. Some women have natural births. Some women have children in public places. I can only tell you about my … [Read more...] about 3 Things I Wish I Knew in the Delivery Room
Movie Review – ‘Maleficent’
Movie review: "Maleficent" Rated: PG Running time: 1 hour, 37 minutes Release date: May 30, 2014Child friendly? Hollywood is often accused of simply remaking old movies, and while director Robert Stromberg's "Maleficent" isn't exactly an original story, it's a decidedly interesting one. In the same vein as several other recent … [Read more...] about Movie Review – ‘Maleficent’