July 2011

Should Young Children Venture Out Alone?

When I was a kid, I was free to wander my neighborhood and the city of Houston. By the time I was 8-years old, I walked, rode my bike or took the bus all over town. I could have gone to the moon as long as I was back before the street lights came on. [...]

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Tweens and Cell Phones

I broke down and did it. I got my 10-year-old daughter Nee a cell phone. She’s been begging for a phone since she was eight because all of her friends had one (some of the kids have fancier phones than I do). I’m not one to buy my kids things in order for them to [...]

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“Portraits of Dad” Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Kristen H. Her photo, A Kiss From Daddy, is the “Portraits of Dad” photo contest winner. Stay Strong,

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Parents Must Teach Their Kids How to Behave in Public

Recently a restaurant owner in Pennsylvania banned kids under six years old. “We feel that McDain’s is not a place for young children. Their volume can’t be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers,” he wrote. A few weeks earlier, Malaysia Airlines banned babies from the first class cabin. I’ll admit that [...]

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Slavery and the African-American Family

Recently Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann came under fire for her signing a document titled “The Marriage Vow – A Declaration of Dependence Upon Marriage and Family.” This document, drafted by a conservative Christian group promotes the notion of marriage being a union between one man and one woman by condemning gay marriage, abortion, infidelity and [...]

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Texas on Tour

I was born and raised in Texas and I love my state. It has beautiful beaches, rolling hills, fantastic people, and the best BBQ and fajitas in the country. One of my favorite places in Texas is San Antonio. It is a vibrant city filled with historical and cultural landmarks. When I’m there, I like [...]

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Family Roadtrip: Austin Adventure – Part 2

Austin is one of those cities that you instantly fall in love with. It has a laid-back vibe that makes you feel at ease and at home. During our four day adventure, we got to visit many of the tourist sites, venture into some off-the-beaten path locations, and interact with several locals. One thing I [...]

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Family Roadtrip: Austin Adventure – Part 1

Over the Fourth of July holiday, my family and I embarked upon an adventure to Austin, TX. We were one of ten families, a.k.a. the Twizzlers Traveling Families, that embarked on the ultimate family road trip this summer to celebrate the Twizzlers Landmark Summer promotion. We chose Austin because we are true Texans (except my [...]

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Portraits of Dad Photo Contest June 2011 Finalists – Vote for Your Favorite

I appreciate everyone who entered Mocha Dad’s Portrait’s of Dad Photo Contest. I received some great entries via the blog, e-mail, Twtter, and Facebook. Here are the top entries: Each photo has it’s own voting page. Please view all of the photos and select your favorite. The photo with the most votes in the comments [...]

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