If you have small kids, you know that every year brings new needs and wants, which means more things outgrown. That includes toys, accessories, and clothing. Some things you'll want to keep, but many things lose their utility very quickly after the stage has passed. I'm thinking toilet training especially. The good news is that a lot of things can be sold easily in a garage … [Read more...] about Frugal Father’s Guide to Garage Sales
Archives for August 2008
Movie Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Dads should be warned - their daughters will probably want to see 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2', but this is not a film men are likely to enjoy. This bubbly teen chick flick tells the story of four high school friends who are starting their first year at college and is based on Ann Brashares' bestselling novels. Some of the actresses are likely to be well … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Classical Music: Listening to Mozart and Kids’ Intelligence
Q: We are parents of two kids, 6 and 8, and our closest friends have kids the exact same ages. These friends swear that they can increase their children's IQ by playing certain kinds of music. I think they're full of it. But could they possibly be right? Does music actually increase a child’s intelligence? A: Remember the Mozart Effect – the wildly popular idea that … [Read more...] about Classical Music: Listening to Mozart and Kids’ Intelligence
Drawing and Painting for Kids
Art is one of the best ways to help children express their creativity. Research has clearly shown that drawing and painting stimulates brain activity in the areas that are used for observation. Not all children are born with an innate liking and aptitude for drawing and painting. Yet, that should not prevent you from nurturing their interest in art. Here are some … [Read more...] about Drawing and Painting for Kids
‘Communication’ is the key to a healthy sex life during pregnancy
When Angelina Jolie recently announced that being pregnant is great for the sex life, many people wondered just what she and Brad knew about that they do not. Some may continue to have an active sex life with their pregnant wife, but this is not the case for everyone. Writing for MSNBC on the issue, Brian Alexander, author of the book America Unzipped: In Search of Sex … [Read more...] about ‘Communication’ is the key to a healthy sex life during pregnancy