My son, 7, just convinced his mother to let him get out of Aikido for third time in as many weeks. He said his throat hurt and his eyes sting, which is the same excuse he's used to get out of basketball. It's painful to have a conversation with a 7 year old who so desperately wants to get out of his after school activity and hopes we will cancel and never make him go again. At … [Read more...] about How hard do you push a 7 year old?
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San Francisco to ban circumcisions?
First, if I were to go on to say that San Francisco is about to outlaw female circumcision, what would your opinion be? Actually, the City by the Bay, as reported by SFGate.com, has received enough signatures on a petition to add a no male circumcision initiative to the November ballot. The proposal would ban male circumcision, with no religious exemptions. Violators would … [Read more...] about San Francisco to ban circumcisions?
Friends Ross has a new baby daughter
I guess that means they're all grown up now. It's a girl for David Schwimmer! The actor-director's wife, photographer Zoe Buckman, delivered their daughter Cleo Buckman Schwimmer on Sunday, May 8 in New York, his rep tells PEOPLE exclusively. Schwimmer, 44, wed the London-born Buckman, 25, last June after dating since 2007.[From David Schwimmer Welcomes a Daughter : … [Read more...] about Friends Ross has a new baby daughter
Baby in a car seat in a convertible?
I just got this as a question, and knew the answer immediately, though wanted to double-check. Yes, you can put a baby in an approved car seat in a convertible. I know because I've had a BMW 3 series convertible since our kids were born (had to ditch the Z3 however), and they ended up there quite often, though it was a pain because of the single doors. Newer models all have … [Read more...] about Baby in a car seat in a convertible?
Dealing With Tantrums (Video)
Tantrums, meltdowns, and hissy fits can be a nightmare for parents. DadLabs shows you how to throw them, and also how to deal with them. … [Read more...] about Dealing With Tantrums (Video)