Top Ten DVD Camcorders for Fathers and Families
Wednesday October 31, 2007
In the market for a camcorder? You'll want to look at the latest DVD camcorders that allow you to record directly to mini-DVDs that you can put right into ... Read More
Keeping the Kids Safe This Halloween
Monday October 29, 2007
Sugar hyped kids, dark streets, and costumes can lead to trouble for kids at Halloween. Check out these tips for trick or treaters, for kids going to parties and for ... Read More
Fast and Simple Costume Ideas from About.com
Sunday October 28, 2007
If you're like me so many years, you probably have procrastinated a little too long and haven't come up with a costume for you or your family members on Halloween ... Read More
How to Make Your Home Fun For Teens
Friday October 26, 2007
We have the joy of having two teenage sons (14 and 17) at home, and really enjoy hosting their friends at our home. We may be hosting the neighborhood ... Read More
Looking for Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas?
Thursday October 25, 2007
We have a long standing family tradition about dad helping the kids carve pumpkins for Halloween. About offers a number of great, creative and easy jack-o-lantern carving templates and ideas. ... Read More
Great Halloween Movies
Wednesday October 24, 2007
Looking for a fun Halloween movie to watch with the kids? About.com has two "top picks" pages for Halloween movies: a list of movies suited for younger kids and a ... Read More
How To Grocery Shop Quickly and Within Your Budget
Monday October 22, 2007
Despite my great love of being a dad, there are some aspects of fatherhood that I am not all that jazzed about. Grocery shopping is one of those. ... Read More
Parents Get Burned by Kids' Postings
Saturday October 20, 2007
If you aren't regularly reviewing your children's MySpace or FaceBook sites, you have a better reason now than ever. SmartMoney magazine reports that parents have lost jobs, been arrested, ... Read More
How Fathers Can Help Their Children Read
Thursday October 18, 2007
Continuing our theme with Teen Reading Week, I am a real believer that helping your child become and remain a capable, life-long reader is one of the best things you ... Read More
In Celebration of Teen Reading Week
Tuesday October 16, 2007
Teen Reading Week is October 14-20, and this is a reminder to make sure your teenager is still into reading. Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com's Guide to Children's Books, has published ... Read More
Lose Weight and Keep Your Family Healthy by Eliminating Toxins
Monday October 15, 2007
Dads committed to their own health and the health of their children will appreciate this new article from Dr. Jerry Greenburg about weight loss and family health. Dr. Greenburg ... Read More
Miss America's Kid-Safe Web Browser
Saturday October 13, 2007
As Miss America, Lauren Nelson made online safety her cause because of a scary experience she and some friends had as young teens seven years ago when they were messing ... Read More
What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Dogs
Wednesday October 10, 2007
We have a Lhasa Apso at our home that is very friendly, but can get hyped up pretty easily. We love him, but he can intimidate some visitors to ... Read More
Top Ten Halloween Activities for Dads and Kids
Monday October 8, 2007
Halloween is a great time of year for a dad and his kids. After all, dads are usually more into creepy, messy and spooky than moms are. And we love ... Read More
California Kids Not Connecting with the Outdoors
Friday October 5, 2007
The Public Policy Council of California conducted a survey last month of what California teenagers did on their summer vacation. Forty-seven percent of the teens survey had one or ... Read More
Men Becoming Dads in Their Later Years
Wednesday October 3, 2007
Two presidential hopefuls with young children, Senator Christopher Dodd and former Senator Fred Thompson, are reflective of a national trend. An ABC News story quotes statistics that men are ... Read More
Cyberhomes--Information About Schools, Neighborhoods and More
Monday October 1, 2007
When looking for a new home, the first thing that parents want to know is info about local schools. Cyberhomes is a new online
destination for parents who want housing and ... Read More