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Living in the generation that we do, it’s common for kids to just run in and glue their eyes to the TV, computer, or latest video game. A study shows that kids today spend 55 hours a week indoors using just electronics and spend hardly any time at all outdoors. Spending more time outdoors can help inspire kids imaginations and give them the opportunity to interact with nature as opposed to electronics. Not to mention, it has that physical activity component that is fundamental for healthy living!

Over the weekend, I took my five year-old son Nicholas to his second MLB game. The Philadelphia Phillies were in town, and being a fan of Philly sports, I couldnt wait to get him in on the action. We were very excited heading into Baltimore to meet my brother for the game.

Now heres a concept that would have made my ’70s mom spit out her martini: Dads who kvetch about the frustrations and joys of changing diapers, setting up playdates, and the best products to use to clean vomit off a highchair. What would have amazed her even more: hundreds of these dads gather annually at daddy conferences. The get-togethers are just as glitzy as marketing-to-moms conventions, with the dads events sponsored by mammoth brands such as Honda, Dove, Kraft and Huggies.