Sturdy- The chair must be able to be climbed on, be stood on, and be sat on without tipping over. Collection Device- The best waste collector is large and easily removed to avoid spilling. Arm Rests- These should generally be avoided since they allow the chair to tip. Removable Seats- Potties with removable seats that adapt to a regular commode are nice for transitioning … [Read more...] about Eight Tips on Buying a Potty Chair
Archives for August 2007
About the Author – Dr. D. Preston Smith
Dr. D. Preston Smith attended Rice University in Houston, Texas where he graduated with honors in Economics. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1987. Following medical school he spent two years in General Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville. In 1993, he finished his Urology Residency at … [Read more...] about About the Author – Dr. D. Preston Smith
Chores 4-8 Year Olds Can Do
Note: Subscribe now to GreatDad newsletters to receive great info for dads. Also visit GreatDad's page on Activities for Kids. Now that you’ve established an allowance for your little darling, you may consider developing a list of chores for your child. Experts differ on whether an allowance should be given as a reward for chores or if an allowance is a separate … [Read more...] about Chores 4-8 Year Olds Can Do
GreatDad Contest Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the GreatDad contests! To view the original contest, simply click the name of the contest. June 2011 Giveaway - The Daddy Diaper Changing Toolbox, April Bever May 2011 Recaro Car Seat Contest, Stephanie Albro April 2011 KneeBouncers Giveaway, Roy Aumiller Go GaGa Messenger Bag Giveaway, Michael BabyBjorn Cup Giveaway, … [Read more...] about GreatDad Contest Winners
The Ten Talents of Parenting: Turning Worry into Trust
Turning Worry into Trust A friend once told me about a new mom who called her pediatrician about 50 times during the first two weeks of her son's life. Finally the pediatrician called the mom into her office and said, "Listen, you have become a parent. You have opened yourself up to a lifetime of worry. You have to pace yourself." As a world-class worrier myself, born … [Read more...] about The Ten Talents of Parenting: Turning Worry into Trust