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Dad Brain Turns Good Movies into His Nightmare Visions

September 19, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

Dad brain constantly pulls me out of the story. Like why are all those lights on, and who is paying the bill for them?

Filed Under: entertainment, National Tagged With: humor, learning, marvel, movies, superheroes

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Action Movie Rules Can Make Any Parent a Superhero

July 11, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

You can parent how ever you want, so why not follow Action Movie Rules to add drama, excitement and heroism to everything you do?

Filed Under: National, parenting styles Tagged With: behavior, humor, movies, superheroes, television, toys

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Teen Stress: How Parents Can Help Kids Manage It

May 4, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

Today’s teen is under more stress than ever. We offers tips to help you spot it and create coping strategies with them.

Filed Under: health, National, relationships Tagged With: anger, books, college, high school, mental health, stress, teens / tweens

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First Cell Phone Sign Daddy’s Little Girl Is No More

February 7, 2022 by Shannon Carpenter

When he gives his 11-year-old daughter her first cell phone, one dad worries he’s opened her to a necessary but scary new world.

Filed Under: gear, National, relationships Tagged With: cell phones, daughters, growing up, humor, technology

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Great Parenting Advice For The Asking … Just Ask Dad

November 17, 2021 by Shannon Carpenter

While researching a parenting book, one writer found a simple question to many dads resulted in long stretches of great parenting advice.

Filed Under: National, parenting advice Tagged With: books, fathers, tips, writing

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Supervillain Children In The Making Worries, Impresses Their Dad

September 20, 2021 by Shannon Carpenter

A trip to the observatory reveals to this dad that his kids have supervillain potential. He’s equally impressed and terrified.

Filed Under: education Tagged With: behavior, humor, science, superheroes

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