We’ve been out for awhile camping, away from computers, mobile phones, blackberrys and the like. If you like the great outdoors and roughing it a bit, we highly recommend it.
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All of our birthday party invitations have included a footnote “Gifts not necessary,” if for no other reason than we wanted to avoid the endless piles of plastic that seem to dominate children’s gifts these days. We’ve received pointed questions and murmurs from parents wondering what our deal is. The New York Times now reports that no gift parties are not only a growing trend, but families are incorporating lessons about philanthropy in there as well.
Do you understand all the risks of sun damage, and how it might put your kids at risk?
Whether you work out of the home or not, summer break can be taxing for parents. Finding appropriate activities and getting everyone signed up in time can be a real chore. If you are wondering why we are on this schedule, read on.
We’ve all seen the kids in restaurants who play with handheld video games and don’t talk to their family during the meal. A new study says that not all teens who play video games lack social skills, and some may even be using the games for positive psychological outcomes.
As we head into the July 4th holiday, one of our top commodities is likely to be (and should be) sunscreen. Find out from the Environmental Working Group which ones are the safest for your skin.
We’ve all heard about how dads can influence their daughters’ future sexuality. But dads have more influence than that over their girls. Dads steer interests that can launch a career path.
If so, you may want to understand the risks involved with phthalates, an ingredient in plastics. The state of California and the federal government were ready to ban phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) before a lawsuit stopped the proposal.
For all you dads, here are some stats that show how much your involvement means to your child and your family.
Is your child educated on how to handle themselves around weapons?






