Your doctor has just announced the conception of your first baby. You can no longer keep putting off the purchase of a camcorder that will capture every stage of your kid's development, starting from the womb. You have a good chunk of change and you’re ready to start shopping. Trouble is, you don’t have any idea of what exactly you’re looking for. You haven’t had enough time to … [Read more...] about Camcorder for the Baby
Archives for May 2006
Three great classic games for kids 4-6
These are child-tested by my 6 year-old who never seems to tire of them. Parents will enjoy all of the games once, but my money is on the card games for games that parents can endure time and time again. 1. Children's Card Games - A four-pack of the classic kids games: Rummy, Hearts, Crazy Eights, and the very misogynistic, Old Maid. Younger kids will love Old Maid, … [Read more...] about Three great classic games for kids 4-6
Putting kids to bed
Avoid common mistakes like running to your infant whenever you hear the slightest whimper. Don't let your child watch TV close to bedtime; it's associated with sleep disturbances. There is other advice for dads on how to get an infant to sleep in this article by Jessica Brown at child.com. … [Read more...] about Putting kids to bed
Looking for a good diaper bag for dads…
I've been interviewing suppliers, looking for a diaper bag for dads, but this one is just as good. Homemade "diaper wallet": Joe rejects a diaper bag in favor of his own invention: No self-respecting single dad would be caught dead with one of those striped or paisley diaper bags. … [Read more...] about Looking for a good diaper bag for dads…
Looking at, and Swimming With, the Sharks
Here’s an idea for a rainy Saturday: Take the kids to the aquarium. In this article, the New York Times reviews an aquarium in New Jersey, but you can go to the one in your city. It’s hard to imagine an aquarium that one won’t find entertaining, especially little kids. Read more... … [Read more...] about Looking at, and Swimming With, the Sharks