Dad Around Town: Twilight Tales at the Dresden Library
Aside from Halloween, I don’t typically take my kids around town after dark. When the sun sets, my wife and I are usually…
Category Archives: Fall 2014
PURE Perspective: Turn to the Arts to Boost Self-Esteem
As parents, you do everything to help your child navigate through the ups and downs of childhood and survive with self-esteem. You praise…
Dad Around Town: Pint-Sized Pickers – Family Fun at Parks Blueberry Farm
“I am a blueberry-picking-machine,” Ethan, my four-year-old, announced at the breakfast table, as we planned a family trip to Parks Blueberries in Bothwell to…
The Kids are Alright: Ladies Who (make) Lunch
One down, 200-and-something to go. That was my thought last night as I assembled the first school lunches of the year, with the…
Does Coffee Come in Bucket Size? Some Things are Worth Driving For
My brother has been calling me every weekend since summer started. The conversations go something like this: Brother: You gotta get Kiddo#2 on skates…
How Much is that Doggy in the Window?
Choosing the perfect pet can be a confusing experience. What breed or physical attributes to select, how much to spend, how to determine…