I receive about two emails a day on news, books, and article pitches about bullying. After years of nods about it, people are really taking notice. And sure, a lot of the "notice" means psycho babble and kid-friendly catch phrase ("Use your words!"), but I like it. I'm astounded at the emotional maturity of my kids who have been exposed to the playground training and how they … [Read more...] about Bullying, name calling and exclusion
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AdAge notes changing role of dads
We're still at the early days of this change in buying patterns between moms and dads, but it's nice to see AdAge start to cover what many of us have been seeing in the past 5-10 years. A Yahoo survey late last year of 2,400 U.S. men ages 18 to 64 found more than half now identify themselves as the primary grocery shoppers in their households, but only 22% to 24% feel … [Read more...] about AdAge notes changing role of dads
How to screw up Halloween
It's not easy, but thousands of dads do it every year. Here are five ways to make this Halloween the most memorable ever, in the worst way: 1. Force your child into the arms of random hobgoblins and people dressed as monsters. It will definitely toughen them up for all the crazies that exist in the real world, while providing many laughs for the evening. 2. Dress your child … [Read more...] about How to screw up Halloween
Is watching football “family time” with the kids?
We just did a news piece on a study showing that dads with boys tend to spend more time with their kids than dads who only have girls. That's a sad bit of news, since girls really need daddy time as well. But I don't want to get off on that tangent. The second part of the story went on to say that this extra "boy time" was spent watching TV together. So, is watching TV really … [Read more...] about Is watching football “family time” with the kids?
Review: Bumbleride Indie Stroller
The Bumbleride Indie stroller could very well be called the Nimbleride Indie stroller for its quick and easy handling. That was my first impression after I set it up and took it for its maiden voyage, with my newborn daughter riding in the first class seat. The 12” inflatable tires and rear suspension really smooth out the bumps on non-paved surfaces, while the swiveling front … [Read more...] about Review: Bumbleride Indie Stroller