It’s always strange to realize just how much we spend on things that we don’t consider regular, heavy expenses. American pet care is a $50 billion dollar industry and growing. As infrequently as vet visits seem to come up for … Continue reading →

In order to help us through the current global economic crisis, and to stave off the mortgage man for another month at least, my wife has recently taken on a job as a waitress at the local restaurant. It’s been taken over by some upmarket types, and my wife and ...

Today is December 1, 2011 and according to the Mayans, the mustache has ended. This is good news. Mustaches and my face do not get along. In fact, the only thing that looks worse on my face is a fist (or whatever dirty joke you just came up with). I ...

So long, Dog Days of Summer; hello, Back To School! Along with the excitement and anticipation of starting school for the first time (or a new grade), also comes, for many little ones, anxiety and fear. For kids (and parents!) who are experiencing these jitters, there's an insightful new picture book, ...

Did you know you can buy genetically-modified pets for your home? Well, you can. And what's better than that, they're not just a gag; someday they may save your life.

A few months back, we had an addition to our family. No, it was not a new baby — our boys are now teenagers, and my wife and I have our hands plenty full in the parenting department, thank you. The new addition was, in fact, a juvenile corn ...

Who Are Teens’ Sexual Role Models?: Parents may think their teens aren’t listening to them about anything, let alone sex, but new research shows that 45% of teens consider their parents — not their friends or celebrities — their sexual role models. (TIME.com) Are Safety-Obsession Playgrounds Spoiling Our Children?: In a ...

Captain Amazing is getting old. Sure, he can fly, he’s got super-strength and invulnerability, but that can’t keep him from aging. Oh, and he’s got a peanut allergy. When he can’t stop four supervillains from stealing a DNA transfer device, he decides it’s time to audition for a new sidekick. ...

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of SIDS: Babies who are breastfed – especially those only fed breast milk, and not formula as well – are less likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, suggests a new analysis of past studies. (Reuters) Smartphone Danger: Distracted Parenting: “Mama, put the ...

It’s a well-known fact that I live each week like it’s Shark Week. The only thing that changes is the shark. Or my underpants, depending on said shark. This week is no different, but instead of contemplating the circle of life we’re looking at some of the other fish in ...