Whistle Balloon Helicopter -For only $1.90, here’s a cool toy my 7 and 3 year olds played with last night for an hour. At this price, it’s even cheaper than a balsa glider. Only one issue: they make them with a whistle inside, which is probably easily removable if you grab the package before they do … [Read more...] about Who needs a fancy remote control helicopter when there is this
Archives for December 2007
Another new idea from the inventors of I Spy – 3D
I can waste a lot of time with my daughter looking for hidden toys and random objects in the I Spy series of books. Though a lot of other books have tried, and perhaps “Where is Waldo” is the best other example, I Spy continues to intrigue with it’s different scenarios. We love their computer games. However, the concentration-style memory card game never really interested … [Read more...] about Another new idea from the inventors of I Spy – 3D
Counting Kicks
Sometimes a new baby on the way is a bit abstract for a new dad. There’s not much he can do, and he can barely empathize with his wife’s ups and downs, or her connection with the baby growing insider her. Here’s a simple and useful new device that can help dad get more into the mode of protector and safekeeper. The VoiKex babykick kickTrakhelps mom and dad together, or mom … [Read more...] about Counting Kicks
Advice for parents of bedwetting children
Parents of children who wet at night must understand that they are not alone. Millions of children have the same problem. Your child is most likely not a bed wetter because of bad parenting or because of abnormal anatomy. Before starting a treatment plan, please remember that your child does not intend to wet the bed and under no circumstances should she be scolded or punished … [Read more...] about Advice for parents of bedwetting children
What can I do if my child has a bedwetting problem?
These are the steps to overcome bedwetting: 1. Decide if it is a “problem” 2. Discuss the options for treatment 3. Build up dialogue and support within the family Simplify bedding, PJs, and laundry tasks Improve daytime bladder and bowel habits Keep a diary or calendar for weeks/months Limit nighttime fluid … [Read more...] about What can I do if my child has a bedwetting problem?