Mean Joe Green Cartoon: Get Those Kids Outside!

Kids are fatter than ever, watch more TV than ever before, and play and use their imagination increasingly less. This does not bode well for them or our planet. As Senegalese poet and naturalist Baba Dioum said, We will protect only what we love, we will love only what … [Read more...]

Check Out the Free Kid's DIY Workshops at Home Depot and Lowes

Sometimes it is hard to get children to do anything more than sitting around watching TV or playing video games. I like to see my kids go outside and play or use their minds for something creative. Derek's post about wood working projects is great, a fabulous way to inspire a … [Read more...]

Fathers and Homeschooling: 21 Online Resources for Woodworking Projects

Kids love to make things. My daughter is always asking me "Papa, what can we make? Let's do a project together." Messing about with wood is one of my favorite hobbies. I learned the basics by working with and watching other men build, but even if you've never built anything in … [Read more...]

Green Gear for Dads: Stylish Recycled and Repurposed Diaper Bags

"Oooh... Another floral print diaper bag... with matching pastel changing pad. Just what I wanted!" Parents need gear. Diapers, food, toys, changes of clothing, water, wipes - it's all got to go with you. Everywhere. Most baby gear and diaper bags are styled with a mom's … [Read more...]

Fathers and Homeschooling: Teaching Without A License

License? We don't need no stinking license! One of the most liberating experiences of homeschooling is the realization that you have the freedom to teach your children according to their own interests, needs, and maturity. It's way different than a modern cookie-cutter … [Read more...]