Last night, while the wife was working late, my 20 month-old and six year-old got in bed and watched Home Alone 2. Not only was it not as good as the original (surprise!), but it was peppered with references to prostitution and drunkenness, as well as constant references to killing the little kid. In my opinion, without being prudish, it went a little further than I would have … [Read more...] about Kids, Movies, and Common Sense
Archives for February 2006
Skiing and little kids
Hello from snowy Squaw Valley where all, or seemingly all, of the kids in California are spending their vacation. If your ski week is coming up, a few refresher suggestions may be in order. If you only ski once a year, or just rarely do a vacation rental, it's easy to forget the little stuff. 1. Plan to pack. If you only ski (or travel to the beach for that matter), … [Read more...] about Skiing and little kids
Teenagers and dads – don’t believe the myth that kids don’t want to talk to parents.
"Teens Don't Like Adults" Myth As a father of two teenage daughters (15 and 17) I have continually heard the comment that goes something along the lines of "Whoa, that's a tough age. I guess you'll get to talk to them again in six years!" I have also run into numerous dads (moms too) that say, "Yeah, my kids don't even want to be around me these days. They are so into their … [Read more...] about Teenagers and dads – don’t believe the myth that kids don’t want to talk to parents.
Kids and kites
With spring coming up, now is the time to start thinking about a kite flying outing with the kids. Kite flying is a great afternoon activity for dads and kids from three on. Dads get to dream of the wild open spaces and the kids love the concept of controlling a kite on a string like a dog. If you have a birthday coming up, consider a Kids Creation Kite. These kites are plain … [Read more...] about Kids and kites
Clicker Training for dogs and kids
Kids can make great dog trainers. It's just a matter of starting them off on the right foot, using the right methods and always remembering that the experience is supposed to be fun for your child and for your dog. That means that you need to use a training method which rewards the dog for doing the right thing, but which does nothing at all when the dog goofs. The last … [Read more...] about Clicker Training for dogs and kids