We talk with Brewster Thackery, Executive Director of the Endependence Center of Northern VA http://www.ecnv.org/ about its mission, and how it enhances the lives of people with disabilities. Also, we explore what is the independent living movement and what parents and others who care about people with disabilities need to know [...]
This weekend as we look to enjoy the company with our very own Valentine I thought I might share some cool drink ideas. Whether you are having a nice romantic dinner or you are at a party these three drink recipes will make your day a little bit sweeter! Enjoy. [...]
The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new Stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, [...]
This past weekend’s outing, we went to see children’s musician, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, live in concert. The band was great, fun, and witty. They were sure to keep the kids active and into it during each song, giving the audience things to do such [...]
I’m not sure how it is with girls, but with young boys, parents must quickly acclimate to the “gross factor” as one of my friends who is adopting a young boy is quickly finding out. He’s already had incidents with boogers and poop. My boys think “poop” is the funniest [...]
My mom would get sick all the time, but I used to be one of those guys that “never gets sick.” I went years…or I think I actually went a full decade without ever getting sick. It became something I took pride in. At the end of that decade, [...]
This week for our Art and Crafts segment here at Life of Dad we are making our own cupcake toppers. Now it might sound like a funny idea for a craft, but trust me on this one. Has your child ever asked you for a party where all the theme [...]
Art Eddy and Ryan Hamilton talk with stand-up comedian and father, Nathan Timmel. They talk about Nathan’s book "It’s OK to Talk to Animals (and Other Letters from Dad)", his blog posts such as "Sunshine Saved My Life", and how being a father made him a better stand-up comedian. When [...]
When I was growing up I remember that there were toys for boys and then there were toys for girls. There really wasn’t that many female action figures. You had the one Princess Leia action figure that girls would get by default since the boys didn’t want to play with [...]