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Be Careful of Summer “Brain Drain”/CNN

May 31, 2012 at 12:23 PM / Trends & Useful Info.

When summer starts, does learning stops? A recent article on CNN highlighted a phenomenon that has plagued students since summer vacations began – summer learning loss. One fourth-grade teacher says that much of what kids learned in the 3rd grade they seem to forget over the summer. Listen in as Jim Roope talks to teachers and students about summer: What you need to know: The first known report about summer learning loss came in a 1906 New York Times article by William [...]

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Deal: 99 Cents Children Classic e-Books for Kindle Fire

May 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM / Trends & Useful Info.

If you and child love to read, then this deal is for you! E-readers can be great for kids, including those with special needs. In a device that weighs under a pound, you can pack along hundreds of children’s books — a superb alternative to the overstuffed backpack that usually accompanies long car rides and plane trips. Of course, e-books can be pricey, which is why it’s hard to pass up this limited-time offer from Amazon: 47 children’s e-books for Kindle for [...]

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Movie Review – What to Expect When You Are Expecting (2012)

May 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM / Fatherhood Movies

Who Should Watch: Razors Duration: 110 min. Who’s in it: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Chance Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, Ben Falcone, Anna Kendrick, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock and Rodrigo Santoro. The new ensemble film, “What to Expect When You are Expecting” appears to be a “chick flick” and the commercials for the product make it look pretty silly. However, this is a pretty good movie for couples, with or without children. Although it carries the same name, [...]

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Movie Review – Soul Surfer (2011)

May 31, 2012 at 11:36 AM / Fatherhood Movies

Who’s it for: Razor and Diapers Duration: 106 min. Who’s in it: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Kevin Sorbo, Carrie Underwood, Craig T. Nelson “Soul Surfer” begins with some foreshadowing. The family is attending a church service, smiling and singing the praise song, “Blessed Be the Name.” It all seems pretty innocuous until you realize the words being sung in the chorus – “You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, [...]

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Glimpses of Dad…Can You Hear Me Now?

May 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM / Glimpses of Dad

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Kids Say…23

May 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM / Kids Say...

Grandson: (Singing) “Worthy is the Land…” Grandma: “You’re not singing it right. It’s lamb – worthy is the lamb.“ Grandson: “Gran, Jesus is a shepherd. Not a lamb.” (Then continued singing) “Worthy is the land.” You May Also LikeKids Say…28 Kids Say…27 Kids Say…26 Kids Say…25 Kids Say…24

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“Mommy, You’re Fat!”

May 29, 2012 at 10:13 PM / Fathering Happiness

I would never dream of making such pronouncements to my mother, wife, or any other lady for that matter, for fear of losing my life. But my son, Dakari, is not me, and so he did. Plus, he’s still alive and well. Actually, believe it or not, my wife is kind of grateful for his “observation”. She has been struggling a little to maintain her exercise/fitness schedule. The funny thing is, she blames it on me. Her argument is that [...]

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Episode 23: A Father’s Legacy

May 29, 2012 at 8:30 PM / Episodes

It’s been said that a good man leaves a lasting legacy for his children’s children. In this episode of Razors & Diapers, I interviewed such a man. Giorgio Zanol is the owner of the Lindo’s Group of Companies in Bermuda – a supermarket chain. Do not let his attire fool you. He had very humble beginnings, but has managed to build a very successful company with his family at his side, including his eldest son, Marco. This interview is also [...]

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Show Me Your Friends…The Key to More Active, Slimmer Kids

May 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM / Trends & Useful Info.

A small study found that kids adjust physical activity based on their social network. MONDAY, May 28 (MSN Health/HealthDay News) — Could your young child be putting on excess pounds because her friends sit around? A small study suggests it’s possible: Kids seemed to become more active in after-school programs if they hung out with active kids, and the reverse was true, too. Key Points: The research suggests kids don’t simply flock to other kids who are like them — [...]

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#22. Trip to the Aquarium

May 28, 2012 at 12:12 PM / 1,001 Activities for Dads

Our kids never get tired of the aquarium. At least, not until they hit puberty and eels and penguins no longer interest them. Until that time comes, immerse them into the world of sharks and clown fish. I will never forget my family’s first trip to the Georgia Aquarium earlier this year. With more than ten million gallons of water and more than 60 exhibits, it is the largest and best, in my opinion, aquarium in the world. It is [...]

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Hope for Depressed Dads

May 28, 2012 at 11:38 AM / Razor-sharp Tips

I was saddened to learn of the death of Charles Harbord. It’s not that I know him. In fact, many others would not have known about him if he was not somehow connected to Prince Harry. I am sad because Harbord, described as an amazing father by his two daughters – Astrid and Davina, committed suicide. He was obviously doing something right, yet he lost hope. Why? His story, which appeared in the Daily Mail, is that he was depressed [...]

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#21. Funny Kung Fu

May 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM / 1,001 Activities for Dads

It’s great when we plan special activities and actually do them with our kids. But I find it even more meaningful when we are spontaneous. So, despite how busy you are, take the time out to do something unplanned with them. Recently, I decided to have a Kung Fu match with my son. We started out with just hands and feet, and then evolved to weapons (broom sticks) and Ninja masks. It was fun and relaxing!!! Benefits: Bonding – communicating [...]

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