It's hard to believe with all that's happening in the world, but this story has dominated the TV networks every day. An air traffic controller's stunt in letting his 9-year-old twins direct planes has landed with a thud - on the kids. The brother and sister are blaming themselves because their father has been suspended for bringing them to work at Kennedy Airport, a … [Read more...] about Piling on – Air controller dad loses job when kids do his
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Sex after pregnancy – a national magazine wants to know!
Here is a reporter's query from a national magazine doing research for an upcoming story on sex after pregnancy. Rarely do you see such frank talk about sex after pregnancy, albeit posed as questions. This query, quoted below, poses questions that a lot of men ask themselves. Sex after pregnancy is a topic almost never discussed between men, lost as it is in all the changes … [Read more...] about Sex after pregnancy – a national magazine wants to know!
Your best tooth fairy strategies and stories?
My son woke up yesterday morning, despondent that the tooth fairy had missed him. This was only his second tooth, so he has illusions of hitting the lottery with a take that would keep him in new Lego sets from here until his next birthday. His faith was unbending on the existence of said fairy, but he needed a reason for her non-appearance. Like any dad trying to keep the … [Read more...] about Your best tooth fairy strategies and stories?
Fresh Air Fund looking for hosts for Summer 2010
I've always admired the way the Fresh Air Fund gives kids a chance to have a completely different summertime experience that can change their outlook on the world. I promised them I'd post their appeal for new family hosts for this summer. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages … [Read more...] about Fresh Air Fund looking for hosts for Summer 2010
2009-2010 Car seats compared – Safety 1st Complete car seat with Air Protect
We're doing a roundup of car seats unveiled at the 2009 ABC Kids show, the major annual convention for baby and kids products. This year, the biggest story on car seats in general was in side impact head protection. While car seats have made major advances, this is still an area where more technology can save young lives. There were also at least 2 new seats developed to evolve … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Car seats compared – Safety 1st Complete car seat with Air Protect