I still thought it was "paper or plastic?" but John Badalament has set me straight in his new book,The Modern Dad's Dilemma: How to stay connected with your kids in a rapidly changing world. The dilemma for many, if not all, modern dads, as Badalament sees it, is how to be a great dad and still fulfill the requirements of jobs that require us to be "on" or at least "on-line" … [Read more...] about On my desk: The Modern Dad’s Dilemma (review)
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What preventive tests do dads need?
Good advice on father's day from the Department of Health and Human Services: When you get a preventive medical test, you’re not just doing it for yourself. You’re doing it for your family and loved ones. Men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year and are 22 percent more likely to have neglected their cholesterol tests. Screening … [Read more...] about What preventive tests do dads need?
New York Family’s June Issue focuses on Dads
Check out the digital edition of New York Family magazine's June issue! Here are some highlights: Channeling Dad: CBS 2 News Anchor Maurice DuBois talks about parenthood, breaking the news and balancing it all. Dads We Love: From a beloved children's author to the Chairman of the NYC Housing Authority, we celebrate an inspiring group of dads. Big Summer Fun Guide: Our … [Read more...] about New York Family’s June Issue focuses on Dads
Buy dad a rat for Father’s Day
Sunday is Father’s Day, and we dads will be overwhelmed with neckties and wrench sets. We will feign ecstasy, and our loved ones will pretend to believe our protestations of pleasure. But for a really nifty Father’s Day gift, how about sponsoring a rat? Specifically, an African giant pouched rat, about 30 inches long including tail. Lots of other good ideas for charitable … [Read more...] about Buy dad a rat for Father’s Day
Win a Jumpstart Family Fitness for Wii
Win a free copy of Jumpstarts new Get Moving Family Fitness game for Wii. For example, All you have to do is write in the comments what makes a GreatDad. A great dad sits in the rain for soccer practice every week A great dad goes to the doctor's office, especially for the visits with shots A great dad gets up early to iron the shirt for the 4th Grade Peter Pan … [Read more...] about Win a Jumpstart Family Fitness for Wii