We Talked #Politics at #DadChat

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

Duh, it’s political season and this time there’s a sort of important election going on. How do we talk to our kids about politics was our topic at #DadChat Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. To many, politics is almost a religion. Do we proselytize about it to our family? Should we? Should we give a fair and balanced point of view on the issues and candidates? What impact do you believe this election will have on OUR KIDS? We talked #politics – Read the transcript.

Men vs. Women: Differences Between Men and Women’s Money Management Skills

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

After writing the Ten Elementary Differences Between Men and Women, Part One, I’ve decided to continue the theme with a series of male/female differences simply titled “Men vs. Women.” The fact that “Ten Most Fundamental…” got 2000 shares didn’t affect my interest in continuing the topic whatsoever. I’m doing this for the greater good of mankind. Oops, was that politically incorrect? Personkind? Humankind?

The Evolution of Technology: Television Back in the Day

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

We continue our nostalgic look at technology and baby boomer memories, looking at television when there were just three networks, no video, no home theatres, no dvrs, no cable, no satellite, Variety shows ruled, and families actually sat together, watching The Ed Sullivan Show and Milton Berle, among so many other classics. Professor David E. Weber leads off.

Radio Show: Making a Difference, One Person at a Time

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Featured guests:

Wayne Levine (BetterMenCoaching.com) for “The Men’s Room.”

Pastor Drew Sams (DrewSams.com) for “Teen Rap.”

Special Guest, Dr. Jennifer Weberman (The Parenting Playground)

This show is loosely based on this week’s “A Dad’s Point-of-View” column, How to Make a Difference: One Person at a Time. We discuss making a difference here.

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Dad Loves Musical Theater

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

As you all know, I write these comics and the wonderful Michael Voogd (VoogDesigns) draws them. There is absolutely NO resemblance between “Dad” and me, of course, though occasionally I do lift story ideas from my life. My son loves musicals and his Drama Club at school is putting on “Sweeney Todd,” so this is a tribute to the Oak Park High School Drama club and my son, Aaron Sallan!

Concert Series: The Goodbye Concert by Refrain

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

My son Arnie has begun his college career at The Berklee College of Music. His band – Refrain – had a Goodbye Concert this past summer. Enjoy these highlights and see the birth of a star! We’ll ALL look back at this video someday and say, “we knew them when.” But I’m not a biased dad!

Special Moment Songs and Rock ‘N’ Roll at #DadChat

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

My son in front of the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame and the title inspiration for my next book!

Don’t we all have those songs that bring back good (and bad memories)? The songs we listened to in high school, those we loved when we first fell in love, and so many others we associate with high and low points in our lives. Jason Ramsey co-hosted Thursday’s #DadChat, October 11 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. Read the transcript and enjoy all we shared.

The #ShaunWhiteSupplyCo Twitter Party IS October 12

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Bruce Sallan

Shaun White in the air!

Do you skateboard? Do your kids? Want that perfect skateboard at the perfect price? We’ve got it! And the ShaunWhiteSupplyCo is making it!

Unless you’ve lived under a rock, we ALL know who Shaun White is and how amazing he’s performed in The Olympics, The X-Games, and in so many other contests. He does it on land and on snow. He’s fearless. And, yes, I was his guru. Just kidding.

Join us Friday, October 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., ET – for giveaways, skateboard talk, extreme sports talk, and Shaun White possibly joining the fun. No promises; the dude is busy! Use the hashtag, #ShaunWhiteSupplyCo. Scroll to the end of this post to RSVP so you are eligible for the many fun prizes we’ll be giving away! We will be giving away (2) $25 (2) $50 (1) $100 Walmart gift cards!