Archives for October 2009

Funny man Andy Richter says his kids have a knack for comedy although their jokes may not be funny to many adults."All you have to do to make them laugh is throw pee and poop into the conversation or make fart noises. They love that," the actor tells the online magazine Babble.Richter says son William, who's almost 9, and daughter Mercy, who's 4, have a lot of typical … [Read more...] about Comedy runs in the family for comedian Andy Richter

If you're like many fathers, the recession has given you a much-needed push to cut your household expenses, whether it's "just in case" or if you or your spouse has been laid off. So how else can you save money each month? There are some simple things you can do, right from your home office, that could potentially save you hundreds of dollars or more a year.Experts … [Read more...] about Simple ways to cut expenses

Video games have become a part of life for many American families, with as many 74 percent of families with school-aged children saying they own devices like Wii, Xbox, Playstation or other portable hand-held game systems, according to the website SafeYouth.org.But can using these games actually hurt your kids? A new study suggests children who play video games for more than an … [Read more...] about Playing video games can cause joint pain in children

The statistics are alarming – more U.S. children than ever are overweight and obese, putting them at risk for a host of illnesses including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. The National Association of Sports and Physical Education recommends kids get at least one hour of physical activity every day to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. But how can fathers … [Read more...] about Helping your kids be more active