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[BOOK REVIEW] Serena Williams Faults With Autobiography

By Cate Burke • Jan 13th, 2010 • Category: Entertainment, Sports

Tennis pro Serena Williams shocked her many supporters with her behavior at the 2009 U.S. Open. After being called on a fault, Williams cursed at and threatened the lineswoman who made the call. Although published prior to the incident, I wondered if her background had any bearing on her actions. I have admired Williams as [...]



[BOOK REVIEW] NurtureShock: Challenging Your Perspective on Child Development

By Cate Burke • Sep 27th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Fatherhood

New and expecting parents thrive on parenting books, but once the child turns one year old most parents feel that their instincts have taken over. Unless dealing with a specific issue (potty training, biting, identifying a mysterious rash), we rarely have time, so the books get put away. But what if our instincts are wrong?
NurtureShock, [...]



[REVIEW] Suction CaliBowl: No More Messy Spills?

By Cate Burke • Sep 10th, 2009 • Category: Fatherhood, Food

My 16-month-old daughter eyes me warily as I open the mysterious box that has just arrived and pull out a strange bowl that looks nothing like any of her bowls. As I begin to remove the CaliBowl Kids Suction Bowl from its packaging, I sympathize with my little girl’s skepticism. Can a bowl really “eliminate [...]



MARTIAL ARTS: Is it right for your kids?

By Cate Burke • Aug 1st, 2009 • Category: Fatherhood, Features

After having watched Kung Fu Panda for the 37th time this summer, it is no wonder that your kids are now insisting that they want to learn martial arts.
While the study of karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, and other forms of self-defense offer many benefits for kids and adults, parents often wonder if it [...]