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?
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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
Prepaid cards for teens: the pros and cons
Having a solid understanding of personal finance is crucial for adults, but many parents overlook the importance of teaching these tenets to their children. Teenagers are in a particularly delicate time of their life where understanding the basics of budgeting, spending, and saving is essential to their success as young adults. Although there are many paths to follow when … [Read more...] about Prepaid cards for teens: the pros and cons
“Dad Support Group” ad from Progressive
Progressive has done a far better job on their new campaign for dads than their weird and insulting attempt last year w In last year's "Momeostasis," men became a feminized mom version of themselves as a sign of maturity. In"Dadeostasis" versions, the mom became more masculine like her father. Both were painful to watch since they seemed to go beyond maturity to imply a … [Read more...] about “Dad Support Group” ad from Progressive
Powerful video story on daddy-daughter love
The New York Times ran this "OP-DOC" video today. It's the story of a young woman who leaves her father behind to escape the concentration camps. It doesn't dwell on her guilt but the impossible situation she found herself in, and the message her father gets to her years later. Oddly, this didn't make me cry, but it's a beautiful piece that manages to communicate all it … [Read more...] about Powerful video story on daddy-daughter love