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
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Ketchup banned in French cafeterias?
After four years of discussion and recommendations, the rules went into effect this week. The French government has banned ketchup in all schools and colleges, as a way to promote healthful eating. The decision was likely made easier because the French would prefer you don't put ketchup on your croissant with ham. I'm sure most Americans will say, "Oh those French..." But food … [Read more...] about Ketchup banned in French cafeterias?
Steve Jobs is Dead at 56
There are few celebrity deaths that strike you. Most die in their time and are often just a nostalgic memory by the time of their passing. However, this one has me reeling. I guess we all suspected that Steve's days were numbered (how many CEOs does one refer to by their first name?), but I thought we were counting in years and not days or weeks since he stepped down from the … [Read more...] about Steve Jobs is Dead at 56
UK town bans hand-raising in class
Ah, imagine a simpler time when people actually had time to invent solutions for problems that don't exist, instead of sitting around all day fretting about problems that appear insolvable. Educators came up with the idea during a brainstorming session, as a way to foster a "calmer and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom," the Daily Mail reports. Students, ages 7 to 11, … [Read more...] about UK town bans hand-raising in class
Bad News for Involved Dads?
On the same day a Wall Street Journal headline proclaims, "Are Alpha Males Healthy?" comes a news report on the involved parenting and testosterone. Testosterone, that most male of hormones, takes a dive after a man becomes a parent. And the more he gets involved in caring for his children — changing diapers, jiggling the boy or girl on his knee, reading “Goodnight Moon” for … [Read more...] about Bad News for Involved Dads?