Mike Bradley has written Handy Dad: 25 Awesome Projects for Dads and Kids. He talks about his experiences. What is the one thing you think parents should know about your work? Toys you buy, usually just pile up in the treasure chest or end up under the couch for a few years and are rarely used after a few weeks, except for target practice when they get a little older! … [Read more...] about Five Minutes with Todd Davis
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Tips for staying healthy at a public pool
While the weather heats up across the nation, many families may seek relief and recreation by taking a dip in a public pool. However, a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found many pools aren't as clean as they appear.According to ABC News, the CDC found that one out of every eight pools it inspected had to be closed immediately for … [Read more...] about Tips for staying healthy at a public pool
Study finds everyday gratitude is good for romantic relationships
There's good news for men looking for easy ways to keep their wives and girlfriends happy in their relationships. It turns out going the extra mile to be thoughtful may score you some points in the bedroom and in other areas of the relationship as well."Feelings of gratitude and generosity are helpful in solidifying our relationships with people we care about, and benefit … [Read more...] about Study finds everyday gratitude is good for romantic relationships
Family comes first for actor Chris O’Donnell
Actor Chris O'Donnell tells the June issue of Redbook magazine that he deliberately took a step back from acting in order to start a family."I was being offered these huge films that would have taken my career to a different level, and I decided to put on the brakes," People magazine reports he told Redbook. "I knew if I continued on that track, I probably … [Read more...] about Family comes first for actor Chris O’Donnell
Parenting advice for choosing a good daycare
A recent study found that children enrolled in high-quality daycare at a young age have better academic and cognitive performance as teenagers than their peers in poorer quality child care situations.Reuters reports that researchers with the U.S. National Institutes of Health measure the quality of daycare situations by how much time the provider spends interacting with the … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for choosing a good daycare