Rating: PG Genre:Drama, Biography Release Date: October 23, 2009 Running Time: 111 minutes Child-friendly? Amelia is the story of legendary female pilot Amelia Earhart and her quest to be the first woman to fly around the world. The film depicts a positive role model for pre-teen girls although some of the content is mildly sexual in nature and deals with issues like fidelity … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Amelia
Simple ways to cut expenses
If you're like many fathers, the recession has given you a much-needed push to cut your household expenses, whether it's "just in case" or if you or your spouse has been laid off. So how else can you save money each month? There are some simple things you can do, right from your home office, that could potentially save you hundreds of dollars or more a year.Experts … [Read more...] about Simple ways to cut expenses
Can’t have the talk with your teenager? Try these approaches
For most fathers, it's the nightmare that is slowly brewing in their home: someday, their son or daughter is going to ask them about sex. And it's going to get weird.It's almost like a coming-of-age tradition where fathers attempt to explain in the simplest terms possible about the natural human desire to have intimate relations with another human being. It happened with you … [Read more...] about Can’t have the talk with your teenager? Try these approaches
For Forest Whitaker, practice makes perfect
Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker admits he got a lot of practice for his newest role at home.Whitaker is currently playing Ira in the film adaptation of the children's book Where The Wild Things Are. He tells Parade that he grew up reading the book and that he's been reading it to his kids for years as well.He says his children have always liked when he grunted and … [Read more...] about For Forest Whitaker, practice makes perfect
Working out on a budget
The recession coupled with job uncertainty for many is causing a downturn in the exercise industry. Reuters reports that a recent sporting goods industry survey has found fathers across the country are downsizing their exercise budgets, according to MSNBC.com.So how can you stay fit without breaking your budget? Consider giving up your expensive gym membership in exchange for a … [Read more...] about Working out on a budget