I received an Earpeace, a pair of noise reducing earplugs a few weeks ago. The Earpeace are an addition to the field of earplugs for adults to cut down the noise while outside or at a loud event such as a concert. They attempt to lower the overall volume while not muffling sound the way foam earplugs do. Independent tests (Michael and Associates) put reduction of sound pressure … [Read more...] about The Earpeace – noise reducing earplugs, but not yet for kids
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Movember comes to an end!
So tonight, my kids helped me cut off my mustache and they are glad to have their dad back again. I just turned 54, so the facial hair that gets you into bars when you're 19, is not what you want to make you look older when you are, in fact, older. But the family had fun with the process since they can't remember the last time I grew my beard out, which about 2004. A friend of … [Read more...] about Movember comes to an end!
I’m so ready to cut off this Movember Mustache!
Too many men I know have died over the last year, most from cancer. Some were because they didn't heed warning signs and go to see a doctor. I'm supporting Movember mostly to support men's health awareness and the need for annual checkups for all dads especially. Please support my growing efforts and the 33,000 men who will die of prostate cancer and the nearly 8,300 men who … [Read more...] about I’m so ready to cut off this Movember Mustache!
Treat kids’ coughs and colds naturally this winter
Young children commonly get about 6 to 8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. And now, bcause the FDA and Pediatricians recommend not giving over the counter cough and cold medicine to children under the age of six, parents need alternative remedies to give to their kids, and studies now say that the dextromethorphan-based cough syrups just don't work as well … [Read more...] about Treat kids’ coughs and colds naturally this winter
Bad News for Involved Dads?
On the same day a Wall Street Journal headline proclaims, "Are Alpha Males Healthy?" comes a news report on the involved parenting and testosterone. Testosterone, that most male of hormones, takes a dive after a man becomes a parent. And the more he gets involved in caring for his children — changing diapers, jiggling the boy or girl on his knee, reading “Goodnight Moon” for … [Read more...] about Bad News for Involved Dads?