In the war against distracted driving, banning of texting while driving has been a major battle. But now, research from the Auto Club of Southern California has found that after an initial drop, texting while driving appears to be on […]
[A DAD’S POINT-OF-VIEW] A Story of Faith in a Jacuzzi
This past Easter I was skiing with my younger son. As my middle-aged body gets sore from several hours on the slopes, I tend to indulge in the jacuzzi to ease some the aches I’ve earned each day. On this […]
[OSBURN ON TAP] Drink This… At Your Own Risk
Most domestic beer is around 4-6% alcohol by volume. Personally, that’s enough alcohol for me. I, believe it or not, actually like the taste of beer and drink it more for the flavor than for the amount of alcohol in […]
[NCAA LACROSSE] May Madness 2010
Originally, I wanted this NCAA Lacrosse tournament piece to be a preview. But, I realized that there was bound to be upsets and excitement that I want to be able to tell you loyal readers all about. The Division I […]
Block Spam From Your Smartphone
Spam is a lot more than a mere annoyance. Manually reading and deleting these unsolicited offers for pharmaceutical products or bank loans can seriously eat away at your productivity. If the spam you receive contains a phishing attempt, spyware or […]
[INTO THE DAWN] Water is Getting Thick
With Labor Day weekend coming up we are now in the thick of the swimming season. So far there have been the initial Time Trials and three swimming meets. Still on tap we’ve got four more regular meets, the County […]
[WELLNESS] The ‘BE’ of Varsity Blues
Being a wellness provider and consultant, the biggest frustration I encounter is that people want the ‘quick’ fix. I’m sure I’m not alone in this frustration. I think all health care providers encounter this, as well as mechanics, financial planners, and […]
[CARS] Inside Toyota’s Secret Design Studios
The Father Life gets an inside look at Toyota’s secret design studio in So Cal NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Did you ever have an experience where you found yourself asking, “How the hell did I end up here?” That’s how […]
Fiat: A Currency and a Car
Fiat Currency. Global Reserve Currency. Gold Standard. You might have heard terms like this, but what exactly do they mean? How is what’s happening in Greece related to what’s happening here and why should I care? We’re going to use […]
2010 Father's Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day 2010 is nearly here, and like most Father’s Days past, I don’t want any gifts for Father’s Day. The heart-felt expressions from my kids (usually expressed in unique construction paper works of art) are really the best gifts […]
Play These Video Games to Perform Better … in Life
The proof is in: Video games improve physical and mental skills that come in handy in the real world. Here’s what to play to get an edge. Could there be benefits to playing “Halo” for hours on end … besides […]
[INTO THE DAWN] The Incredibles
After my eight year old Skylee took first place on her team in the breast stroke time trials I told her that it’s not often in your life that you can say to yourself, “I’m the best at what I […]
Interview with Melina Kanakaredes
One of the cool perks of being Editor of The Father Life is that, occasionally, a company will reach out to you to be a brand representative. Hanes did just that last year, and I’ve been a member of the … Continue reading →
[REVIEW] Better Be Prepared for Marks of Cain
Be prepared, just not in a bad way. That’s my advice to any reader picking up Marks of Cain by Tom Knox. In his book, Knox’s three main characters are terrorized and chased throughout Europe and Africa by a secret […]
[LUDWIG@HOME] A Guy’s Guide to Breastfeeding
Fellas, here’s what you need to know about breastfeeding but never asked. If you’re a breast man, pregnancy is better than Christmas. But this growth spurt isn’t solely for your viewing pleasure. Those mammaries are about to be put to […]