Young children commonly get about 6 to 8 colds and upper respiratory tract infections each year. And now, bcause the FDA and Pediatricians recommend not giving over the counter cough and cold medicine to children under the age of six, parents need alternative remedies to give to their kids, and studies now say that the dextromethorphan-based cough syrups just don't work as well … [Read more...] about Treat kids’ coughs and colds naturally this winter
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Review: Belle Baby Carrier
When I first put on the Belle Organic Baby Carrier, I was immediately impressed with its overall stylish look. I’ve tried on other carriers that did not leave this impression, and for a hip dad like me, style is important. Of course, stylish design isn’t the most important aspect, but it is a big plus, so before I even tried it out, the Belle carrier was already receiving high … [Read more...] about Review: Belle Baby Carrier
Bullying, name calling and exclusion
I receive about two emails a day on news, books, and article pitches about bullying. After years of nods about it, people are really taking notice. And sure, a lot of the "notice" means psycho babble and kid-friendly catch phrase ("Use your words!"), but I like it. I'm astounded at the emotional maturity of my kids who have been exposed to the playground training and how they … [Read more...] about Bullying, name calling and exclusion
AdAge notes changing role of dads
We're still at the early days of this change in buying patterns between moms and dads, but it's nice to see AdAge start to cover what many of us have been seeing in the past 5-10 years. A Yahoo survey late last year of 2,400 U.S. men ages 18 to 64 found more than half now identify themselves as the primary grocery shoppers in their households, but only 22% to 24% feel … [Read more...] about AdAge notes changing role of dads
Movie Review: Contagion
Be aware. This is not a movie for kids. The subject matter is very scary but for most people under 40, this is not the kind of thriller they will be expecting. " Contagion is a thriller in the Syriana tradition with plot threads coming at you from all directions. Many personalities and subplots tell an over-arching story, in this case, the spread of a killer virus the that … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Contagion