Play of the Day Archives

10 More Great Riddles for Your Kids

05-07-13-POD

A doctor and a boy were fishing. The boy was the doctor’s son, but the doctor was not the boy’s father. Who was the doctor?  Find out the answer to this along with 10 more great riddles to tell your kids. Huddle up with your kids tonight and … Continue reading…

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Can You Make Your Kid Go from Good to Great?

05-06-13-POD

A Play of the Day subscriber wrote us the following: “I went to parent/teacher conferences and I was told what a nice, pleasant girl my daughter was. Once, as I got up to go, I was feeling pretty good, but by the time I got to the door, I … Continue reading…

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The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day

05-03-13-POD

Give your wife something she’ll LOVE for Mother’s Day!  It’s a gift that will show her that you know what matters to her most—her family and her children.  Starting today, buy a copy of The Passionate Mom and get the e-book for free. The Passionate Mom is an encouraging … Continue reading…

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9 Internet Rules for Your Kids

05-02-13-POD

Newsweek reported that for those who do an Internet search for the actress Emma Watson, there is a 1 in 8 chance it will lead to a malware-infected site.  Not that we think many of our All Pro Dads are interested in the latest gossip about her life, but … Continue reading…

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The End of Courtship?

05-01-13-POD

Alex Williams of The New York Times recently published an article called The End of Courtship.  Note that we do not agree with all that was written, but some of his insights are well worth noting: Raised in the age of so-called “hookup culture,” Millennials — who are reaching … Continue reading…

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May Instagram Challenge: For You Mom

In honor of Mother’s Day, for the month of May we’ll be doing an Instagram photo challenge. We’re looking for photos of your kids doing something for their mom. That something could be presenting a handmade craft, bringing mom breakfast in bed, or simply giving mom a hug.  Make … Continue reading…

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10 Ideas for Summer Family Trips

04-30-13-POD

Author Dr. Gary Oliver wrote the following, “Several years ago I heard a convicting story of the value and importance of making family relationships a priority. A middle-class family in the 1940′s had set a family goal of remodeling their old bathroom. After a year of financial sacrifices, they … Continue reading…

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5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Failure

04-29-13-POD

The successful entrepreneur has averaged 4 business failures in his lifetime.  According to leadership expert John Maxwell, “Failure is the price you pay for success.”  The key is to fail well… meaning you learn from your mistakes.  And to fail quickly.  Here are some very famous folks who failed … Continue reading…

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10 Interesting Facts About Marriage

04-26-13-POD

You might be interested to know that: Due to jobs, kids, TV, the Internet, hobbies, and home and family responsibilities, the average married couple spends just four waking minutes a day alone together. Approximately $6 billion in revenue is lost by American businesses as a result of decreased worker … Continue reading…

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Should You Let Your Kids Go to a Sleepover?

04-25-13-POD

Should you let your kids sleep over at a friend’s house?  Probably not unless you know the parents very well and agree with their standards.  We all can think of times we spent the night somewhere else and got into things we should not have.  Now with the lure … Continue reading…

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