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My Son Gets Psyched Out By Sports Team Tryouts

Here is the conversation I have with my son three months before a given sport is meant to begin: Me: Do you want to play [soccer, football, basketball, baseball] this year? Because sign-ups are now. Him: Yeah. Here is the conversation I have with my son three minutes before the first day of practice for any given sport: Me: Come on, get your shoes on, weve got to leave for practice!

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The Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play

Mattel teamed up with childrens physical activity specialist Rae Pica, to talk about physical activity and the benefits of Rough and Tumble play. Pica shares that Rough and Tumble play is a positive and necessary form of play for children, particularly boys.

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Up All Night: Meet the Twins Who Play Baby Amy

“Up All Night” is a clever and candid look at a couple attempting to adjust to life after baby. The hit comedy stars Christina Applegate and Will Arnett as new parents, and it’s funny… because it’s true. They argue about has gotten less sleep, attempt to relive their wild days on date nights without the baby, and try to maintain their relationships with kid-less friends (Maya Rudolph is hilarious as Applegate’s high-maintenance boss and best friend). But what about the real star of the show… baby Amy!

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Games to Play on Father’s Day

Adding Father’s Day games to the usual barbecue and presents can help make the day particularly memorable. Of course, kids and Dad can play any familiar ball or board game for a little togetherness, but trying out games especially designed for Father’s Day (or with a holiday twist for another special day) adds to the fun.