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John Keenan: More than a namesake
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Al Watts: Curses!
This week is "Cuss Free Week."

How will I get my kids to clean up their room?! »
Tom Shaw: Inspiring determination
The Olympics prompted my son to do his own speed skating and snowboarding.

Now, I've promised to take him skiing.

He's 3. »
Al Watts: Tiger Woods
I’m proud of him. »
Al Watts: Just call her 'Stitch'
If the FBI ever fingerprints my daughter, she just might be guilty of something. »
John Keenan: A secret admirer
My son and I don't talk about his love life much.

First of all, he's 10. Secondly, I tease him.

I was surprised, therefore, when he told me about his secret admirer. »
Bob Glissmann: Passing the torch
It's official.

My kid is tougher than I am. »
Henry Cordes: Dancing Classroom fun for all
It was something you had to see to believe.

Dozens of fifth-grade boys and girls, arm-in-arm, on stage, fox-trotting, tangoing and marengueing across the floor. »
Al Watts: An Oxygen Mask – The Perfect Valentine’s Gift
Perhaps, I should explain. »
Tom Shaw: A stroke of really good luck
Dads can be really dumb sometimes. »
Al Watts: Warning! Dad in the kitchen
When we decided I should stay home with the kids, cooking was one of the many responsibilities I would have to do.

And the one I dreaded the most. »
Al Watts: Five things to never ever say to your wife
As an at-home dad for seven years, I know what a mom goes through all day.

So, believe me, fellow dads: Don't say these things. »
John Keenan: 'Mr In-Between'
My oldest son, Joe - the middle child - is beginning to get sensitive about his place in the family pecking order. »
Al Watts: The fun of making babies
It sure wasn't easy.

And it wasn't always fun either. »
Tom Shaw: Building with Legos
For Christmas, my son got a set of those large Legos, called Duplos.

As it turns out, my 3-year-old is a very bad general contractor. »
Al Watts: Achieving goals
Eight years ago, right before I became a father, I made a list of goals.

How well have I done? »
Henry Cordes: Where's my snow day?
The weather Thursday was truly fit for neither man nor beast.

But I get a little envious. The snow doesn't mean I get a pass. »
John Keenan: Not trying is how we got pregnant
Sometimes, if my wife isn't around, I call him the "oops" baby.

We have three kids. My daughter is 11. My oldest son is 10. My youngest son is 3. »
Tom Shaw: With a smile on my face and a frown on my tongue
Eating veggies is not my favorite thing to do.

But the 3-year-old is watching. »
Al Watts: Can I have your attention please?
I was at my computer the other day when I noticed it suddenly was a lot quieter than normal. Quiet is certainly welcome in a household with four kids under 8, except that it... »
Bob Glissmann: Squirrel wrangler, coming through!
Was it Santa, stopping by early? Or elves, doing prep work?

No.

It was a squirrel, stuck in the chimney. »
Al Watts: 'I'm going to be a great father!'
When your child's teacher wants to talk to you after school, she usually does not have good news. But sometimes she has something to tell you that can make you quite proud. »
John Keenan: Prove he's not autistic
It's been almost a year since Tom entered the early intervention program. »
Al Watts: Don't tell Santa about the Turkey Vent
Do you know how closely your kids watch and imitate everything you do? It kind of sneaks up on you. Beware the Turkey Vent. »
Tom Shaw: The best gifts don't have to come at Christmas
As a kid, I remember the sense of anticipation around this time of year. What am I going to get? »
Bob Glissmann: Can a monkey actually do the housework?
The standard 'A monkey can do that' line may have lost its effect. »
Al Watts: Beyond ‘Mr. Mom'
When I meet someone new and tell them I stay home with our four kids, one of the first comments I hear is, “So, you're like Mr. Mom.” »
John Keenan: 'Twilight' of a childhood?
If it takes sitting through a chick flick for my daughter to feel part of the crowd, to feel grown up, I guess that's a sacrifice I can make. »
Tom Shaw: Conversations with dinosaurs spark imagination
You don't have to be a master storyteller. Just encourage your kids to express themselves. »

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Judy Daniell: A better mom
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Tater tots

Today Cafe

Today Cafe
No kids' menu and little room to roam »

What to watch

Burton's 'Alice' better left down hole

Burton's 'Alice' better left down hole
The movie rants and raves, sputters and squeals. »

Boredom Busters
Heart necklaces

Heart necklaces

Just in time for Valentine's Day »
Bean box

Bean box

While the weather continues to keep kiddos out of the sandbox, try this instead. »

What's for Dinner

Salmon with Asparagus

Salmon with Asparagus
Use the asparagus as a fish-steaming rack. »
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