Posted by Brian on Nov 26, 2009 in
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advice
Thanksgiving + Black Friday = The Wrong Message For Our Kids
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Posted by Brian on Nov 18, 2009 in
resources
News dads in the UK are being given credit-card sized pocket guides to fatherhood, as part of a government-sponsored program. I think this is potentially a terrific idea, as long as it contains the right messages. But based on what I’ve read so far, the jury is still out.
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Posted by Brian on Nov 5, 2009 in
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Good advice I picked up during a business conference… Can apply to any father, any parent, any person.
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Posted by Brian on Oct 27, 2009 in
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I disagree with Disney offering refunds for Baby Einstein DVDs because some parents apparently belived the shows would make their babies smarter.
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Posted by BRIAN on Oct 24, 2009 in
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An uplifting parenting story I found online. Powerful stuff.
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Is it right for parents to spank their children?
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