What I don’t know about labyrinths could fit into many many websites. However, when I was younger I used to love to play the BRIO Labyrinth, which could eat up hours in pre-video game fun. I’d still recommend it on a coffee table to divert desultory visitors who need distractions during cocktails (or to occupy a teenage visitor who has to sit with adults). Now here are … [Read more...] about Labyrinths for fun and inspiration
Archives for March 2008
Where to Sit While Reading Aloud
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read anyway. - Groucho Marx The key point is: Closeness is nice. Getting comfortably seated is the final step before beginning to read aloud. Where the children sit depends on their age. Dads can hold infants in our arms as we read to them, or lay them down. Their lap is probably the best … [Read more...] about Where to Sit While Reading Aloud
Guide for Dads: Where to Read Aloud
The key point is: Find a comfortable place with the least possible distractions. The #1 way to do this is to turn off the TV! If you can’t do that, go to another room, and close the door. Don’t try to compete with the TV. It’s usually a losing battle. If there is other adults or other children want to watch TV and there is no place to escape to, explain to the others that … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Where to Read Aloud
Best and worst kid books for dads
Every night, it's the same drills at our house. A never-ending pattern of tooth-brushing and pyjama-changing. It's like the myth of Sisyphus, a mom and a dad doomed for eternity to push a rock up to the top of a hill, only to watch it come rolling back down. But of course, it's not eternity. It's just a few short years until they brush and change themselves, start to read to … [Read more...] about Best and worst kid books for dads
My number is 22. What is yours?
As a dad with small kids, staying in shape is less about looking good for the ladies, than it is about staying fit to chase the kids down and live an active life with them. This recent article points out the importance of the humble pushup as a indicator of good health. At 40, you should be able to do 27 pushups. I just did 22 at the gym a few hours ago, so I'll have to push … [Read more...] about My number is 22. What is yours?