Die-hard Star Wars fans may flock to the new animated feature, The Clone Wars, but the average father may find its effect less sweeping and dramatic than its precursors. There is almost no graphic violence portrayed in this PG-rated movie, but there is plenty of action - mostly involving lightsabers and energy beams - to keep younger and preteen children entertained. Since … [Read more...] about Review: Star Wars – The Clone Wars
Money talk is priceless for high school grads
New parenting advice suggests that kids need more lessons in managing money before they spread their wings and leave for college.The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is calling on fathers and mothers to flex their parenting skills and talk to their university-bound kids about budgeting.It is only too easy for incoming freshman to burn through cash when they … [Read more...] about Money talk is priceless for high school grads
Prospective dads should make lifestyle changes
Heidi Murkoff, author of the pregnancy guide What to Expect When You're Expecting, has recommended that men make some of the same lifestyle changes as women when a couple is trying to conceive, as part of family planning.Speaking to the Herald, Ms Murkoff suggested that like women, prospective dads should first check their family history for hereditary health problems.In … [Read more...] about Prospective dads should make lifestyle changes
Movie Review: The Mummy 3 – Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Old-fashioned adventure meets high-tech CGI in the latest adventure in the Mummy series, which is sure to appeal to teens and pre-teens who enjoyed its earlier installments of escapism. Intrepid explorer Rick O'Connell and his wife Evelyn return, accompanied by their son Alex, who is now 21 years old and a budding archaeologist. Unfortunately, in the midst of his … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Mummy 3 – Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Father and son bonding for Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt got in some father and son bonding time recently, taking adopted sons Maddox and Pax on a helicopter ride around Monaco.He was in the tiny principality to celebrate rock star Bono's birthday, after spending quality time with the family in France.Earlier in the weekend he had taken the boys to join his pregnant wife Angelina Jolie for an ultrasound check in a French … [Read more...] about Father and son bonding for Brad Pitt