If Father’s Day is approaching and you are waiting for your first baby, expect it to be a day of mental confusion, very much akin to the first time someone referred to Mr. (insert your last name here) and you realized they were not talking about your father. While “being pregnant” is kind of hard to ignore, even for a man, there is something about one’s first Father’s Day, … [Read more...] about Advice for new dads on Father’s Day
Archives for April 2010
Tips for spotting ‘huffing’
A recent study found that the use of sniffing common household chemicals, called "huffing," in order to get high is on the rise. Medical experts say some kids are intentionally inhaling products such as refrigerant from air conditioning units, aerosol computer cleaners, shoe polish, glue, air fresheners, hair sprays, nail polish, paint solvents, degreasers, gasoline … [Read more...] about Tips for spotting ‘huffing’
Top 3 ways to put off the birds and the bees talk
After a long winter spent shoveling the driveway, jamming your children into their ill-fitting snow boots and scouring through gloves until you can find a mismatched pair that fits your kids, the joys of spring are sure to put you at ease and give you something to look forward to.With baseball season now underway, you have an excuse to drink a few beers on at least 162 nights … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to put off the birds and the bees talk
What would you do? Dad rescues daughter, 2, after she falls into East River.
This is one of those really well-written pieces that manage to communicate the adrenalin rush of the moment we all fear. The scream from the spouse that something horrible has happened. Your few seconds to react, and react correctly to save the person you love more than anything in the world. This dad, luckily, did everything right and made a quick rescue from the icy April … [Read more...] about What would you do? Dad rescues daughter, 2, after she falls into East River.
Singer Joey McIntyre talks about son’s disability
Singer and New Kids on the Block star Joey McIntyre recently opened up to People magazine about his youngest son being diagnosed with severe hearing loss."You go from, 'Oh my God' - fearing that someday my son might be walking into the street and I'm calling after him and he's not going to hear me - to 'It's going to be okay' to 'It's going to be amazing,'" the pop … [Read more...] about Singer Joey McIntyre talks about son’s disability