The web has always been a great resource for my family when we are curious about the world around us. When the kids have a question about something it is where we turn, often mid discussion, to help answer the... (Continue reading)
Facebook is now a big part of society. It has been around for a few years now and has changed the way we interact with friends and keep connected. It is also a big way for our kids to connect... (Continue reading)
Reading to our kids has been something my wife and I have been on-and-off good at, but something that is of great benefit to our kids. We have always done it just before bed and I really feel that this... (Continue reading)
As the father of 5 kids I have learned a few useful things over the years. Some of them I was taught, some I figured out on my own; some I learned by doing it the wrong way first. So... (Continue reading)
I have always been a huge fan of Lego. It is by far one of the greatest toys ever invented. Lego promotes great brain development and creativity. It is also super cool and super fun, we have had many group... (Continue reading)
Tonight I attended a meeting honoring some seniors I have worked with at church. Some of the talk was focused around these youth leaving home to soon be on their own in the world – without parents to guide them... (Continue reading)
So it was my first science fair as a parent. (see this post) My daughter had been working on her science project for a few weeks and now the final day had come. The night before, and the morning of,... (Continue reading)
Get ready for this Saturday’s chore list and make it a fun one. Our Saturday mornings can sometimes be a battle – trying to get the kids to clean often requires constant pushing and prodding; once the kids finally get... (Continue reading)
I remember as a kid Saturday mornings were sacred. It was Saturday morning that all the best cartoons were shown. I felt as though it was a reward for all the work I did at school during the week –... (Continue reading)
A friend of mine shared this video on facebook and I thought it was awesome, thank you Jason. I had to share it here. Mike Rowe, from Dirty Jobs on the Discovery Chanel, speaks about what he has learned about... (Continue reading)