Single parents & what Costa Rica does about deadbeat dads

Republican state Senator Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin has introduced a bill that would amend existing law by “requiring the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board to emphasize non-marital parenthood as a contributing factor to child abuse and neglect.” Continue reading Single parents & what Costa Rica does about deadbeat dads

I don’t want to die, but I will and have planned for it

I hope it’s a fun funeral that celebrates my life more than my death.  They’ll play music to a playlist (that I still need to give my wife) that will include music by Pulp, Astrud Gilberto, Skunk Anansie and Spitz.  While I still need to get that playlist to my wife, all of the very serious medical decisions have already been decided.  Continue reading I don’t want to die, but I will and have planned for it

DIY a stay at home dad can do: Change a door knob

Changing a door knob to a bathroom should be a key element when you’re thinking about baby-proofing the house.  You know to latch the low cabinets that children can get into, but you’ve got years before the baby will be walking around the house and wait, is he opening the door while your mother is on the toilet?!? Continue reading DIY a stay at home dad can do: Change a door knob

The new Van Halen could easily be called 1986-in a good way

Guys of a certain age grew up with Van Halen.  Sure ‘Van Halen’ put out music after 1984, but it never had the same flair.  Van Halen’s music always danced a line between playful, menacing and sinister.  You wanted to believe that the four of them were great friends, but after 1984 you realized that they were just a band. Continue reading The new Van Halen could easily be called 1986-in a good way

Social Media and Issues of Body Image over Good Parenting

Does Social Media Affect Teens decision to go under the knife?
With Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other forms of social media becoming more and more widespread, teenagers are exposed to a wider group of people and opinions than ever before. While this has some positive aspects, it has also made many teens more vulnerable to cyber-bullying from strangers and they face greater pressure about their appearance. Continue reading Social Media and Issues of Body Image over Good Parenting

Act of Valor is an enjoyable, unique, taut action movie

Act of Valor is an action film that features active duty Navy SEALs.  I had been following the previews and press for the film ever since I heard about its production.  Yeah, it could be a gimmicky thing to cast real Navy SEALs instead of actors, but the action that they showed in the trailers looked very tight.  While not perfect, Act of Valor was entertaining and authentic. Continue reading Act of Valor is an enjoyable, unique, taut action movie

Huggies Dad Test campaign gets it mostly right

It’s great to be recognized.   Dads are often un represented in advertising and television.  If a dad is represented all too often he’s uncaring, aloof or flat out stupid.  Real life stay at home dads are guilty of playing into this stereotype too.  Sometimes an over the top representation of a dad is funny, sometimes not so much-it depends on the products and how well the spot is done. Continue reading Huggies Dad Test campaign gets it mostly right

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