In the spring of 1981, when I was in the fifth grade, my classmate Chris invited me to spend the night with him. Then, as now, a sleepover tended to mean things like pizza, popcorn, movies, games, and lots of laughter, so it’s something you generally wanted to do. I accepted. Chris’s bedroom was in(…)
After 30 years as a pediatrician, I’ve seen that in every arena parents face many challenges. It’s difficult to get a child to: eat a balanced diet play creatively outdoors play peaceably with other children obey simple directives Many parents are startled with behavior and attitude problems. The sources of these problems are many, among(…)
I have a 6 year-old son, and, while I admit that I don’t do any building, I do get a little geeked out at some of his LEGO creations. So, I’m VERY excited about the upcoming Tennessee Valley LEGO Club show at the main branch of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library. This will be one(…)
Most of us have read the book Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney to our children countless times. It tells the story of just how much the character Little Nutbrown Hare loves his Daddy. But Big Nutbrown Hare can reach farther and hops higher to prove to his son just how much(…)
I vividly remember the moment I became a Dad. It wasn’t that insanely messy and beautiful heart-racing and emotional moment Amelia first squinted her eyes from the light of a world that she’d reflect it back to, nor the cut of her umbilical cord, or her first diaper change. It wasn’t even when Robin and(…)
It’s a great weekend to celebrate dear old Dad! Lots to do, lots to see, and most of it here is completely FREE! There are many free movies, concerts, and more happening throughout the Valley so bookmark (or pin) our 2013 Summer Fun Guide and be sure to stay in the know about all the(…)
Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, have been popping up on my radar now for quite some time. And, I’ll admit, I found it a bit confusing. What is a GMO, and what does it mean for ME? The following is some information I’ve learned, and I hope you find it helpful as you make your(…)
