We’ve certainly heard that playing classical music for your baby in the womb can help with neurological development, but admit to being somewhat skeptical. Is music really beneficial for baby? Or, is this just isolated research and/or the fad of the moment? As music fans who DJ’d college radio and go to as many live shows as possible, my wife and I decided to try the … [Read more...] about Sound Beginnings Pre-Natal Sound Delivery Device
Archives for October 2010
The big themes at 2010 ABC kids show
Sorry for the tease. There were no big themes. Maybe it's the recession or just a fluke, but I wasn't the only one who had a hard time finding major conclusions from this year's kid and baby products extravaganza in Las Vegas this week. I saw a few things that were new - I judged the JPMA Innovation Awards - but no game changers. Here are the subtle moves I did see, though … [Read more...] about The big themes at 2010 ABC kids show
Advice for gay dads with daughters
Melisa Holmes at Girlology.com and I were chatting over email the other day and she had plenty of wise words for parents of girls. Since we have a lot of gay dad friends, and not nearly enough gay dad content on GreatDad.com, I'm always interested in what experts say about gay dad fathering, as new an area of study as it is. Her advice to gay Dads: Keep being a great … [Read more...] about Advice for gay dads with daughters
5 Tips to make mornings easier for you and your kids
Now that the excitement of getting back to school has worn off for most kids, fathers may find that getting their children up and out the door is a little more difficult. An important parenting advice tip for dads, especially those of us with school-aged children, is to develop and stick to a routine each day in order to help everyone in the family start their day on the … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to make mornings easier for you and your kids
Study finds girls without a dad at home may reach puberty earlier
New research gives another reason why it's important for fathers to be present in the everyday lives of their daughters.Researchers from the University of California have found that girls who live in homes without a biological father are more likely to hit puberty at an earlier age, putting them at a higher risk for chronic illnesses, including breast and reproductive … [Read more...] about Study finds girls without a dad at home may reach puberty earlier