Something about The Baby says it's probably more autobiographical than the author is letting on. The author is English. The main character is English. His girlfriend is French. The girlfriend in the book is French. A you might find that a bit distracting since you're reading what feels to be of very much true-to-life story about what happens to a typical guy when he hears those … [Read more...] about New Books for Dads this week: The Baby by James Briggs
Archives for October 2009
Many parents unsure about H1N1 vaccine
While the first doses of the H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine have already been administered, many fathers are still unsure whether or not to get their kids vaccinated.A recent Consumer Reports survey found that 14 percent of parents have ruled it out altogether and that 50 percent are delaying their decision because they are worried there has not been enough testing on it, … [Read more...] about Many parents unsure about H1N1 vaccine
Future cool dad? Save your concert t-shirts
These days, it's not odd to see a teenager wearing a Ramones t-shirt, even though some of the band's albums are older than they are.This may be thanks to the constantly-changing idea of fashion and the old adage, "what's old is new again."However, because these are hot commodities, particularly with teenagers who are going for the ironic hipster look, the prices for … [Read more...] about Future cool dad? Save your concert t-shirts
Study: Fathers can influence teens away from drugs
New research suggests that fathers may want to yield good parenting advice and present a strong opinion against their children smoking, drinking and experimenting with marijuana.That's the finding in a new study by the Weill Cornel Medical College that suggested fathers and mothers may have more influence over their teenager than they realize.Researchers confidentially examined … [Read more...] about Study: Fathers can influence teens away from drugs
Harry Connick Jr. is surrounded by girls at home
Hollywood actor and crooner Harry Connick Jr. should be used to being surrounded by women all the time, which is a good thing for his family.The 42-year-old singer recently appeared on an episode of the daytime talkshow The View and said that having a wife and three daughters is a life he wouldn't want to change.When asked why that was, Connick Jr. talked about his late mother … [Read more...] about Harry Connick Jr. is surrounded by girls at home