Digital cameras have revolutionized photography. Reusable memory cards and the creative options permitted by the computer allow you to be more easily involved in creating final output than ever before. They are indispensable for recording the precious moments in your child's life. Click here to read more on digital cameras to help you decide which one to buy. … [Read more...] about Buying your digital camera
Archives for September 2006
Daddy Needs a Drink: Dream Catchers
“Dad, I had a bad dream,” Poppy said, waking me in the middle of the night. I sat up and started our familiar dialogue around these fairly frequent disturbances. “What was it about?” I fumbled for my glasses and stuck my hand into a glass of water which, at 3 am, sent shivers up my own spine. “Ghosts came out of the cracks in the closet.” “You know there … [Read more...] about Daddy Needs a Drink: Dream Catchers
Wallace and Gromit and Curious George Movie Review
This was an all-kids-movies-all-the-time weekend, with multiple viewings of Wallace and Gromit (now available at Netflix.com) and an actual movie theatre experience to see Curious George. Curious George is recommended by Common Sense Media, which I've recommended before as a good source for "family-friendly" reviews. Wallace and Gromit has not yet been reviewed by … [Read more...] about Wallace and Gromit and Curious George Movie Review
Toilet Learning for Toddlers
Note: Subscribe now to our newsletter to receive great info for new dads. Also visit GreatDad's page on Toddler Advice for dads. Toileting (or using the potty) is one of the most basic physical needs of young children. It is also one of the most difficult topics of communication among parents, child care providers, and health care professionals when asked to … [Read more...] about Toilet Learning for Toddlers
New dads and diapers: eight key steps
A Diaper Changing Primer for New Fathers by Ron Harper As a father of five children, I recognize that there is little written on the subject of diaper changing. The new father has to rely on his instinct and whatever he might have gleaned from his past. While those born from 1970 onward have the advantage of a changing society's attitude toward fathers and their … [Read more...] about New dads and diapers: eight key steps