Preparing your family for an emergency like a storm, flood, fire or terrorist attack is an important detail that many parents have not completed. In fact, a recent national survey commissioned by the Children's Health Fund found that approximately 65 percent of families in the U.S. do not have an emergency plan that all family members are aware of.Experts say there are a few … [Read more...] about Tips to prepare your family for an emergency
Archives for March 2010
End the guilt! Reasons I like boxed cereals.
(even vs. a hot breakfast) Breakfast is a key meal of the day, both for kids and adults. Literally, the meal that breaks the long nightly fast, it's not a good idea to skip this meal to go hungry until lunch. This is particularly true for kids who need a good breakfast so they have the energy to work through what is usually the longer part of the school day. In fact, a variety … [Read more...] about End the guilt! Reasons I like boxed cereals.
Top three April Fools tips for the prankster father
On Christmas, you lie to your kids about the existence of Santa Clause to make their holidays brighter and smiles wider. On Easter, you lie to you children about a mythical bunny in order to explain all the chocolate and eggs that you've strewn around the house. But on April Fool's Day, you lie to your kids - just for the hell of it.Holidays definitely take on a new tenor once … [Read more...] about Top three April Fools tips for the prankster father
Tips for keeping kids safe in the car
Most fathers know the importance of putting their young children in car seats to keep them safe while on the road. But a new national poll has found that once kids get a little older, use of mandatory booster seats sharply drops."I don't think it's surprising to find that kids 7 to 8 aren't using safety seats any longer" said emergency room pediatrician Dr. Michelle … [Read more...] about Tips for keeping kids safe in the car
Fun family Wii Game for 3 players – Alvin, The Squeakquel
As a family with both a little kid (5) and an older one (10), we're always looking for Wii games that we can play together. These tend to be physical games that require no reading. Here's a title that we tried recently and all enjoyed because it kept us moving with music, if you call pop covers sung by chipmunks "music." Alvin, the Squeakquel, for Wii delivers what … [Read more...] about Fun family Wii Game for 3 players – Alvin, The Squeakquel