There are a multitude of pleasures that come with the summer months: nice weather, shorter work hours, the joys of the baseball season. But if you're a father, the summer means you have the added responsibility of looking after your rambunctious kids.If you're like most dads, it can seem like the only thing your kids enjoy more than saying "I'm bored" during summer … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to keep your kids busy this summer
5 tips to help your kids stay healthy with enough exercise
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that kids aged 6 to 17 get at least one hour of physical activity - a.k.a. exercise - each day. Whether your child is a bit of a couch potato or just has a hard time devoting 60 minutes to exercise each day, there are ways dads can help.1. Let kids choose their exercise. Try things like dance classes, martial arts, … [Read more...] about 5 tips to help your kids stay healthy with enough exercise
Top 4 ways to drop hints about Father’s Day gifts
Father's Day is right around the corner, and if your family is like most, they'll be slinking away over the next few days to pick up a last-minute gift for the man of the house. You might think that hasty Father's Day shopping means that your gift may not be as thought-out as you'd hoped, but at least you've got a few extra days to drop hints and campaign for that perfect … [Read more...] about Top 4 ways to drop hints about Father’s Day gifts
TV designer Vern Yip says fatherhood has made him ‘more efficient’
HGTV designer Vern Yip tells People magazine that having his 4-month old son, Gavin, has changed his outlook on work."Everybody tells you, a baby makes you more balanced in life and I think that portion of it is really true," Yip told People. "It's just not feasible to dedicate yourself 24-7 to work like maybe you used to do."Instead, Yip says that having a … [Read more...] about TV designer Vern Yip says fatherhood has made him ‘more efficient’
Movie Review: The Karate Kid
Rating: PGGenre: Action/FamilyRelease Date: June 11, 2010Running Time: 132 MinutesChild-friendly? "The Karate Kid" is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name. It deals with a young boy named Dre who travels with his mom to China and winds up being an outcast. After he is attacked by a group of bullies, Dre meets an experienced martial arts master who trains him in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Karate Kid