Tuxpaint is a popular, free drawing program designed especially for kids. It features quirky sound effects and a simplified interface that is ideal for younger children. All the basics that you'd expect in a drawing package are available, including brushes of various sizes and styles, shape... And for Mac users, also tryKID PIX STUDIO DELUXE … [Read more...] about Tuxpaint
Archives for May 2006
Be prepared for a trip to the restaurant
Being a great dad is all about what you learned about from Scouts (even if you were never in them): Be Prepared. Here's a good idea to stick in the car for trips or a wait at the restaurant. The Dream Bag. It's basically a little bag with some stuff to play with. For my son, it's little toy trains from Thomas (specifically Thomas and Percy), but for my daughter, it's a pad of … [Read more...] about Be prepared for a trip to the restaurant
Ten best books to read aloud for girls
Dads know how important reading is for kids. It helps them develop the reading habit and creates a transition time between bed and sleep. It's also special one-to-one time for you and your daughter. Here's a list of the top 10 books to read aloud from the Independent Online. … [Read more...] about Ten best books to read aloud for girls
5 Minute DIY Juggling Balls
Juggling mystifies kids and is a core skill everyone should learn. Apart from improving hand-eye co-ordination, it develops focus and literally helps your brain learn to juggle multiple tasks. It’s a great way to spend time with the kids as well and best of all, it’s practically free. To get started with your juggling, all you need is a few soft balls or … [Read more...] about 5 Minute DIY Juggling Balls
Good tip to keep kids busy in a restaurant – better than tic-tac-toe
Here's a game you can play to keep kids busy while waiting in a restaurant for the food to come. I'm sure you'll remember Fences : a game for two or more players. This classic game is perfect to keep kids busy for long waits in a restaurant, since you can play it with still 90% of your attention on the rest of the conversation. It’s also good to keep kids busy during … [Read more...] about Good tip to keep kids busy in a restaurant – better than tic-tac-toe