There are a lot of gadgets out there that can make life easier for dads. Everybody knows that the iPad can help you discretely play games at the in-laws' house and that the Garmin will allow you to pretend like you know where you're going. While these electronics are great, there are several other ones that may not be as widely publicized that can have just as large of … [Read more...] about Three lesser known gadgets every dad should have
Archives for March 2011
GeoPalz pedometer gets kids walking
GeoPalz is a simple pedometer with a Manga-themed holder. The technology here isn't too complicated, but it is a good mix of a simple idea, a little fashion, and some good game psychology to get kids walking. I gave one GeoPalz to each of my two kids, 7 and 11, and they were jumping around within minutes to get their step count up. They immediately wanted to to to the GeoPalz … [Read more...] about GeoPalz pedometer gets kids walking
Movie Review: Mars Needs Moms
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 28 minutesRelease Date: March 11, 2011Genre: Family/AnimationChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 5 and up.Mars may need moms, but do they need our wives? Unfortunately, in the latest CGI flick to hit the big screen, they don't. Oh well - there's always next time.Mars Needs Moms revolves around a young whippersnapper named Milo (voiced by … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Mars Needs Moms
Teaching your child about borrowing and lending the right way
It’s the mantra around every Thomas train table, the refrain at every playgroup: “You have to share.” There are, of course, varying levels of success, evident in the wailing sparked by a train track to the head and all manner of other unfortunate sharing mishaps. But universally, or so we hope, parents recognize sharing as one of the foundational lessons of childhood. It’s … [Read more...] about Teaching your child about borrowing and lending the right way
Number of ear infections in children on the way down
For many moms and dads across the country, ear infections have been one of the most difficult aspects of parenthood. Youngsters who are stricken with the painful infections tend to have difficulty sleeping through the night and the condition can last for weeks at a time. However, The Associated Press reports that there was around a 30 percent decrease between 1993 and 2008 in … [Read more...] about Number of ear infections in children on the way down