He's only been a father for about a week, and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath is already a doting dad of twins.McGrath and fiancée, Carin Kingsland, recently welcomed son Lydon Edward and daughter Hartley Grace."I would have been happy if God had two Labradors come out of her," McGrath joked to People Magazine. "But we're so lucky - I can't wait to … [Read more...] about Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father
Archives for May 2010
Movie Review: Furry Vengeance
Rating: PG Genre: Comedy Release Date: April 30, 2010 Running Time: 91 minutes Child-friendly? Furry Vengeance is a comedic story of man versus nature that takes place when a real estate developer threatens the habitat of some local forest creatures. It's filled with animal jokes and scenes of the animals taking revenge on the main character, played by Brendan Fraser. The film … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Furry Vengeance
How safe is YouTube’s Safety Mode? (video)
Our friends at DadLabs have done the research to see how well YouTube Safety Mode works, or doesn't. I'm afraid there's more in here to fear than to find reassuring. Like a lot of things about parenting, it's hard to outsource protection. Every parent should take a look before leaving their kids alone with a computer screen open to YouTube. … [Read more...] about How safe is YouTube’s Safety Mode? (video)
RVing: A great way to save money on your next family vacation
Taking a family vacation can be an expensive undertaking. Whether you take a plane or train or drive yourself and stay in a hotel, campground, house rental or at a friend or family member's home, costs can add up quickly. Add in meals, drinks and snacks as well as entertainment and extras, and treating the family can end up breaking the family budget.Many families have found … [Read more...] about RVing: A great way to save money on your next family vacation
Advice for talking to your kids about drinking
Alcohol remains the most widely abused substance among America's youth and is known to contribute to the three leading causes of death among 12-20 year olds. Still, a recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that more than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 admit that they drank alcohol in the past month."Prevention is the … [Read more...] about Advice for talking to your kids about drinking