Legend says that that the first man to run a marathon famously died upon the finish (the real story appears to be vastly different, however). However, many people run marathons as a way to increase their physical fitness and enjoy a fun activity. Others run them to...
Choosing a restaurant can be a difficult task no matter your location. However, in Miami, that task becomes increasingly strenuous. With the diverse cultures, flavors, or dishes, it can be maddening trying to your destination down to one restaurant. While determining...
As women become more involved in the workplace, the traditional roles of parenting evolve. As the traditional roles merge, fatherhood and the roles of fathers transform. As the father’s roles become more extensive, pediatricians, scientists, and researchers have...
Family travel can be stressful, frustrating and scary– but most importantly fun. While there is certainly a lot to plan and prepare for, family travel should be a memorable and learning experience where kids can explore the world, gain life skills, and bond with...
My father was a college professor for over 40 years. He taught geography at Penn State for the bulk of that time. In his capacity as an academic he had many unique opportunities, some of which had an impact on me. He took a sabbatical to Nigeria when I was in third...
As every father can verify, life’s perspective shifts uniquely the moment a child is born. Innately, we feel in that instant the weight of what we created. There is a soaring joy in our baby’s first moments, of course, but also an acknowledgement of a new duty,...
