My “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column is carried all over the world and one of the wonderful peripheral benefits I receive is “virtually” meeting so many wonderful editors, publishers, and web-masters. One of them is Jennifer Jurgens, the news director/executive assistant, at wyomingnetwork.com. They have 17 community websites across Wyoming. She is also a wonderful and involved mom. Recently, she wrote to me asking some questions that related to her daughter beginning middle school. Well, to be more accurate, she was suggesting that these questions (a.k.a. issues) could …

We’re in October and already the whole world seems to be gearing up for Christmas. The local supermarket is stocking large tins of Biscuits and chocolates in festive packaging, the shelled nuts are in stock, Mince Pies are lining the shelves and I’ve already had about five Christmas 2010 catalogues through my mailbox. Now don’t misunderstand me, I love Christmas but why does it start earlier each year. By the middle of November all the shopping centres will have the trees/decorations, as will my sister as a matter of fact, …

To some degree, everyone lives vicariously through his or her kids. The question however is a matter of degree–how much? It’s normal to want the best for our kids, but when we project our own failed opportunities or fantasies, we may be crossing an inappropriate line.
That was happening to me when my son’s musical ability blossomed and I was that parent beaming while I taped every performance of his. Then, when he got his 15-minutes of fame and jammed with his rock ‘n’ roll idol, Chris …

It might be time to put the surf boards away, but I have a better wave for you that will build strong and muscular arms
faster than you ever thought possible…
Most guys like to get leaner and more athletic during the summer months but with the days getting cooler and a little extra time on your hands with the kids in school, the fall season is a great time to turn up the heat in your workouts and focus on building some sleeve splitting arms.
Yep, this routine will focus on muscle …

Do you remember the old phrases, “He is as good as his word,” or “My word is my bond,” or “A handshake is all I need (in the way of a deal)?” Do you remember when we didn’t think lawyers were the first people we had to call before we made a deal? Do you remember when a contract was just a page or two? Do you remember when your friends returned your phone calls promptly and a RSVP meant something?
What happened? What happened to someone following …