We all loved summer as kids but what about it as an adult and parent? Do you find yourself looking at your kids and watching them get dumber each summer because they aren’t doing any school work? Reading, writing, arithmatic, it’s all going out the window we call a brain. Sure our kids are playing in the streams, out skateboarding and making new friends and having wonderful experiences, but is that really helping them get smarter?

Kent and Todd debate the potential of year round schooling plus they talk about tenure and the pros and cons. Does Matt Damon have it right? Find out at 3:30pm on Wednesday only on Pagatim.fm

While Kent is away the rest of will play. Kelly McNiece steps in and brings an order of something with him. We are going to be doing thing a little different. With Kelly’s love of food, there seems to be no better reason to find out if a great restaurant can serve great Take Out. Can it hold on to its delectable deliciousness even after being delivered? This should be fun, filling and a bit messy. Find out on this episode of Dads Unplugged at 3:30pm

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John Badalament believes we all can, and in his book, The Modern Dad’s Dilemma he shows us how. It’s not that hard. No matter what age your child, 2, 12, 22, 42, you can still have that relationship you have always wanted. However, it will be emotionally difficult to make that first step. In this book, he shows you how. He shares stories of other fathers who have made the step.

This is a book that is a must this holiday season. Why not start 2011 with a goal of becoming the father you always wanted to be? Why not start it out with the chance of hearing what your children think of you as a dad. It’s important to face the facts now rather than 20 years down the line, or heaven forbid, when they are a teenager.

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Dec 7th, the Mancave strikes again. Beer and snacks for real men, who are willing to talk the talk and walk the walk. We are diving into how to handle the In Laws. Are they arriving soon? Are they already here? Can you handle them? Is it stressful for your spouse? It can make the Holidays Hell or it can make them Heavenly. Whichever it is for you, we want to share ideas and suggestions and stories.

Plus, what were some of your favorite Holiday memories. Are your kids having the same ones?

Tuesday night, Dec 7th, 8pm at 1440 NW Overton in the Flying Rhino Building. RSVP to Todd@pagatim.fm.

Want a great read that could change your life? Try some of these gems below.

You won’t believe what you are eating.
Get this book now, because tomorrow night you might be serving your family something you shouldn’t.

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If our parents had known about this, our butts wouldn’t have been so sore. Dr. Jane Nelson has created something that opens the door to a world we have always wanted with our children. Isn’t that what we all want? Dr. Laura Kastner writes this delightful book in a way that we can all get there.

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Finally, a real book about Stepmoms by a Stepmom.

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This book is so great you should read it outside as well.

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Skip the SAT, Save Thousands on Tuition and Get a Truly International Education

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This may make you cry, but for all of the funny reasons

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Mothering Magazine or Mothering.com – The name says it all, Laura and I couldn’t have survived without it!

Got issues? They’ve got answers

Dr. Bob Sears: The Pediatrician you need to know!
Dr. Jane Nelson: Making parents’ lives that much easier every day.
Suni Paz: Internationally renowned Musician
Patricia Sheehan Campbell: He’s an army of one, but what an army!
Brad Ainge: Music Prof at UW in Seattle
Dr. Nancy Rappaport: With her past, you could have a beautiful future!
Dr. Laura Kastner: Psychologist of the Year!
Sara Lee Guthrie: Somebody got Grandpa’s genes!
Dr. Rebecca Sutton: The Environmental Working Group can do anything with this Doc leading the way
Renee Limon: She can teach anyone how to reduce, reuse and recycle!
Mona Kayhan: It’s got a funny name, but Putamayo Music rocks! as does it’s Director.
Arik Weist: NW Leader of National Personal Trainer Institute. Find out the easiest way to get fit, trim and healthy!

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