Mondays are busy for my son Max. First, school, and tackling all the challenges of first grade. Then home for a snack while he conquers his homework, then off to Religious Instruction, and finally to his baseball game. I’m a fan of baseball, a big fan of Max, and a fan of having a reason to leave work early. So Max’s Monday night games agree with me. Max’s team is light on … [Read more...] about Max’s Catch
Kids
Tips on smart ways to spend your tax refund
Tax day - April 15 - is quickly approaching and many people have already completed their 2009 returns. Some lucky individuals are looking forward to actually getting money back from the government in the form of a refund as well. While many fathers' first instincts may be to frivolously spend the money on a "necessity" like a big screen plasma TV, there are better, … [Read more...] about Tips on smart ways to spend your tax refund
O’Connell talks about being a father to twin girls
Actor Jerry O'Connell loves talking about his girls, specifically his 10-month old fraternal twins, Charlie and Dolly, with actress wife Rebecca Romijn.Like all twins, the girls have their personality differences. O'Connell admits that one of his daughters is more demanding than the other, but he won't admit which one it is. "I just shouldn't say, but one is a little more … [Read more...] about O’Connell talks about being a father to twin girls
Parenting skills with the Beatles?
For some fathers and their children, it's all about the music.A new study from the Pew Research Center has found that a shared appreciate of the Beatles' catalogue has helped bridge the generation gap in America. This suggests fathers may be able to combine one of their favorite musical groups with their parenting skills.The researchers for the study state that "there's … [Read more...] about Parenting skills with the Beatles?
Money-saving parenting skills: Swap clothes
For fathers who have teenage daughters, there may be a way to exercise their money-saving parenting skills and allow their children to engage in a new trend at the same time.According to various news providers such as the Los Angeles Times, one of the emerging trends in shopping is women holding swap parties with their friends. This involves a group gathering together and … [Read more...] about Money-saving parenting skills: Swap clothes