Boon Snack Ball - Simple, but elegant, our kids fight over these little balls filled with goldfish or other snacks. I don't put them in their lunches though, for fear of losing them in the crowd. The ball breaks in half for easy cleaning, but the orange (or pink) top also swivels open for easy open closed for snacks. $6 from Amazon and BabiesRUs. … [Read more...] about Boon snack ball
Archives for October 2008
Cloth diapers and health risks by Alison Manes
(Editor's note: Here are more arguments in favor of cloth diapers. Everyone needs to make the best informed choice on this "paper versus plastic-type" debate, but it's in everyone's best interest to know the facts.) Cloth diapering your young one’s bum is not only eco-friendly; it offers a solution to the highly absorbent chemicals found in disposable diapers. Consider the … [Read more...] about Cloth diapers and health risks by Alison Manes
Survey: Fathers’ parenting skills evolving
Any father who has ever changed a diaper, prepared the family's breakfast or helped his pregnant wife practice labor breathing techniques knows that expectations for fatherhood have changed over the past several decades.Now, a survey from Silver Stork research reveals that the majority of dads (69 percent) believe parenting skills are adjusting to meet the challenges of the … [Read more...] about Survey: Fathers’ parenting skills evolving
Parents ‘may be encouraging risky driving’
Some moms and dads put their parenting skills on hold when they get behind the wheel, engaging in risky driving behaviors, a new survey suggests.A poll conducted by State Farm found that many fathers and mothers who preach responsible driving may not be setting the best example.For example, although 94 percent of respondents said they do not allow their teenagers to talk on … [Read more...] about Parents ‘may be encouraging risky driving’