Adults are not the only ones who can read aloud. Older children who we read to can return the favor by reading aloud to us. This is a lot of fun and makes the children feel more adult. Also, older kids can take turns with us to read aloud to younger children. This gives the younger ones another reading role model and gives the older kids another lesson in the value of reading. … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Who Reads Aloud? Kids Joining In
Archives for March 2008
Pop Molds from Cuisipro makes cool sailboat-shaped popsicles
We really like pop molds. They are great way to give the kids an ice cream-like snack, while letting us modulate the sugar intake. And, we make our home-made popsicles out of regular juices and yogurts, so it's cheaper and greener since there is no extra packaging, say nothing to preservative my kids definitely don't need. Previously, we've said we like SiliconeZone Popsicle … [Read more...] about Pop Molds from Cuisipro makes cool sailboat-shaped popsicles
Guide for Dads: Never Too Late to Start Reading Aloud
What if we did not read to children before they went to elementary school? Is it too late to start? No, it is never too late to start, even if the children are in secondary school. It may be more difficult to get started with older children, but the experience is just as rewarding for them and for us. Dads should start slowly and pay careful attention to finding material that … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: Never Too Late to Start Reading Aloud
Whether you say Club Soda or Soda Club, this is a great gift idea for dads (or to buy themselves)
At our house, we don't drink a lot of Coke or Sprite. The kids know that they can really only get these as an ingredient in a Shirley Temple (or Roy Rogers for my boy) when we're out for a fancy dinner. The only carbonated drinks they get at home are Root Beer on random pizza nights and Pellegrino poured into their juice when we're having people over for dinner. An … [Read more...] about Whether you say Club Soda or Soda Club, this is a great gift idea for dads (or to buy themselves)