Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Posts Tagged ‘All Pro Dad’

Stranded Dolphins and Thoughts on Owning a Pet

Stranded Dolphins and Thoughts on Owning a Pet

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:00

One of the greatest things about being human is that we have the opportunity to care for animals, such as this incredible scene of Brazilian beachgoers saving over 30 stranded dolphins.  Owning a pet can be a wonderful way to teach your children responsibility and compassion, but pets can … ...

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Dolphin Stranding in Brazil

Dolphin Stranding in Brazil

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:30

One of the great beauties and mysteries of life is the relationship between humans and animals, whether wildlife or domesticated pets. As humans, we have the responsibility to care for the animals. This incredible video shows how several beachgoers in Brazil came to the rescue of a school of dolphins ...

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What You and the Post Office Can Both Deliver

What You and the Post Office Can Both Deliver

Monday, May 21, 2012 5:00

The U.S. Postal Service, seemingly always under heavy fire, will many times go the extra mile to deliver unusual mailing items as long as they don’t pose a risk.  For instance, you can mail a coconut without any additional packaging.  Simply write the address on the outside of the … ...

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Greek Mythology and Your Battle Against Lust

Greek Mythology and Your Battle Against Lust

Friday, May 18, 2012 5:00

In Greek mythology, the Sirens were seductress, mermaid-like creatures who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island.  The Greek hero Odysseus had to sail by this dangerous vortex and, in order not to plunge into ruin, come up with ...

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Divorced Dads, Moneyball, and Staying Connected to Your Children

Divorced Dads, Moneyball, and Staying Connected to Your Children

Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00

The movie Moneyball, nominated for 6 Academy Awards, is based on Michael Lewis’s book of the same name.  Moneyball follows the 2002 Oakland Athletics and their general manager Billy Beane’s attempts to assemble a winning franchise. In the film, Beane (Brad Pitt) and assistant GM Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) … ...

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Divorced Dads and Difficult Decisions

Divorced Dads and Difficult Decisions

Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:30

Being a dad is a difficult task, especially if you are divorced and don’t live with your children. In the movie, Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) is faced with a difficult decision in his career, but the words of his daughter make the choice clear for him. He will not ...

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Should You be Your Children’s Coach?

Should You be Your Children’s Coach?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:00

Thomas, a Play of the Day subscriber, asked Tony Dungy the following questions related to coaching your children on a sports team: Should a dad coach his children and, if so, what are some tips? Do we require our kids to practice the sport like we do their homework? Can ...

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Coaching: Is Your Child on the Team?

Coaching: Is Your Child on the Team?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:30

There’s nothing easy about coaching kids in sports.  Especially when your child is on the team.  It’s a tough balance between teaching as a coach and encouraging as a parent.  But whether or not your children are on ...

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Do Your Kids Have a Texting Addiction?

Do Your Kids Have a Texting Addiction?

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:00

Does your child even need a cell phone?  If you believe so, know that Amanda Lenhart of the Pew Research Center notes the social pressure that teenagers say they feel to respond to text messages quickly, regardless of the time of day or night.  A Pew study found that one ...

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Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova and Marriage

Enrique Iglesias, Anna Kournikova and Marriage

Monday, May 14, 2012 5:00

In a recent interview with Parade, the 36-year-old Latin singer Enrique Iglesias answered why he has not married his longtime girlfriend Anna Kournikova:  “I’ve never really thought marriage would make a difference. Maybe it’s because I come from divorced parents, but I don’t think you love someone more because of a piece ...

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