Rating: PG-13Genre: Comedy Release Date: October 2, 2009Running Time: 111 minutes Child-friendly?Ellen Page, who is best known for her role in the indie film Juno, returns to the screen in Whip It, a coming-of-age story that features all-girl roller derby leagues as the vehicle for her character to find herself. The film, which is the directorial debut for Drew Barrymore, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Whip It
Study: Children who test boundaries could be future leaders
Fathers may not need to worry if their son or daughter occasionally doesn't listen to them: it could be an early sign that they'll be a CEO of a company someday.According to a new study published in The Leadership Quarterly, children who experienced a firm parenting style, but who were allowed to test boundaries, were found to have leadership roles at work later in life.This … [Read more...] about Study: Children who test boundaries could be future leaders
Taye Diggs: Loves coming home to his ‘little dude’
Actor Taye Diggs is apparently still basking in the glow of being a first-time dad.During the American Cancer Society's Blow Out Cancer event in Beverly Hills, the 38-year-old actor spoke to People magazine about the birth of his son Walker Nathaniel and how much he admires his wife Idina Menzel."I have a newfound respect and admiration that borders on worship of my … [Read more...] about Taye Diggs: Loves coming home to his ‘little dude’
Forget buying new and look to used book stores
With the fall season already here, many young children and teenagers head back to school, which can add a strain on the budgets of some fathers.However, here's some parenting advice that will save money and won't negatively affect a child's education: buy used.Many school curriculums require children to read certain books as an assignment for class. While some families may … [Read more...] about Forget buying new and look to used book stores
Matt Damon: Boys and girls are different
Recently actor Matt Damon was on the Late Show with David Letterman in an effort to talk about his new movie The Informant. Instead, he laid out what some may describe as obvious parental insight."I mean, boys and girls are just different," Damon told Letterman on the show. "A lot of people have written books about this. I'm not telling you anything you don't … [Read more...] about Matt Damon: Boys and girls are different