June 13, 2013 Our family just wrapped up an impromptu multi-generational digital debriefing with all ages in town for teen graduation. “Wait, how’d you DO that?” became the common refrain of the day, … [Read more...]
New Media Men Teach Mainstream Media About Fatherhood
June 20, 2010 by 12 Comments
June 20, 2010 In honor of Father’s Day, we’re interested in deconstructing roles portrayed through mainstream media in the hopes that sensationalized headlines will 'catch up' to the reality of new … [Read more...]
Dad’s Day Media: A Boy Needs Rules! Walker Lamond Says So
June 19, 2010 by 7 Comments
June 19, 2010 “Let’s get some things straight before I get old and uncool.” This is Walker Lamond’s 'dad-to-be' premise awaiting his son, who arrived shortly after publication... “Rules for my … [Read more...]
Piggies & Paws For Papa’s Day: Keepsakes For Life
June 17, 2010 by 6 Comments
June 17, 2010 Digital footprints have taken on a new meaning... Yesterday I wrote about new baby Noah Silverman and the future of early learning in his media world, today, I'm literally writing … [Read more...]
Meaningful Media for Father’s Day: My Daddy Taught Me To…
June 13, 2010 by 9 Comments
June 13, 2010 One week from Father’s Day and media is awash with ubiquitous tie and techie ads for Father’s Day finds. Meh. Better ideas? Experiential fun for memories in the making... How would … [Read more...]
Father’s Day For $5: Kids Want to “Use Their Own Money”
June 21, 2009 by 5 Comments
June 19, 2016 Update For kids who don't have much coinage and dads who aren't big on consumption, homemade 'aww' gifts always appeal, but for those tweens and teens frustrated by their dad's shoulder … [Read more...]
FREE iPhone Apps Dad Will Appreciate More Than Soap On A Rope
June 19, 2009 by 9 Comments
June 19, 2009 Let’s face it, young kids win ‘em over with artsy casts of their little hands, or fingerprinted cards and plates, poems, rhymes, recitals and songs... ...But some tweens and teens … [Read more...]
Shaping Youth Father’s Day Letter to President Obama
June 17, 2009 by 6 Comments
June 17, 2009 Bill Cosby has always been my favorite star, dating back to my childhood listening to his comedy routines on record albums. (roar, says the digital dinosaur!) It seems particularly … [Read more...]
Media’s Portrayal of Father Figures
June 13, 2007 by 10 Comments
June 15, 2017 Update for Father's Day 2017! Author of "All In," Josh Levs, offers this worthwhile related feature via MediaShift.org titled "An Online Battle to Correct the Media About Dads." He … [Read more...]
