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
What to do about sex change operations for children
Well there’s a title I never thought I would write. I was trolling the internet today and saw a headline that stated just that, “Sex change treatment for children: It’s on the rise”. There must be some mistake, I thought. So I clicked on the link and found out that indeed, sex change operations for children are increasing. Continue reading What to do about sex change operations for children
The Secret World of Arrietty is anime that kids will love
The Secret World of Arrietty is presented by Disney, but it doesn’t look anything like a Disney film. When we got in the theater my friend let me know that it was Anime and not the traditional animation I was accustomed to. Anime is a type of animation where the eyes are bigger, rounder and have that tell-tale half moon white bit in the pupil of every character. Continue reading The Secret World of Arrietty is anime that kids will love
My wife is a better mom, but I’m a better dad
When I started being a stay at home dad the little things irritated me. The ‘moms’ club that wouldn’t allow dads for the play dates was annoying and made getting play dates more work. When store clerks innocently said “so you’re staying home with the kids today?” I’ve simply learned to smile politely and tell them that I do this every day. Continue reading My wife is a better mom, but I’m a better dad
Dad spends a night in the mancave: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
I love my wife. Having said that, it’s good to watch a movie when she’s not around; no judgments- just me, beer, cats on the sofa and dogs by the fireplace. On this occasion I finally got around to watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Continue reading Dad spends a night in the mancave: Rise of the Planet of the Apes
White Day is like Valentine’s Day, in a Sadie Hawkins way
When I was single I thought that Valentine’s Day for ladies not in a relationship meant that they were like a werewolf with a full moon. “Well, if I’m not in a relationship, then I might as well talk to that cute, bald guy on the corner with 2 cats and 2 dogs”, all the single, slightly artsy ladies in Atlanta would say. Shockingly, that never actually happened during my single years, or ever for that matter. Continue reading White Day is like Valentine’s Day, in a Sadie Hawkins way
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