The summer is rapidly approaching and before your know it your kids will be out of school. While you may be excited to spend more time with them, you might also be at a loss for ways to keep them entertained. Although staying in and enjoying the comfort of the air conditioner can be relaxing, not getting out and enjoying the weather would be a waste. After all, who knows how … [Read more...] about Top 3 education summer activities
Archives for April 2011
New Google Panda search will help Google more than searchers
We've always agreed that Google search results are, to put it crassly, crap. And, having worked at Yahoo! for three years, I always questioned the wisdom of doing away with a directory model, at least for major categories where human beings can find good sites, big and small, that provide real information presented in a compelling fashion. GreatDad even tinkered with an early … [Read more...] about New Google Panda search will help Google more than searchers
Parents spend $32,000 on a 6th birthday party
So reports TLC who is naturally recording parties like this for a reality series. How much is your budget? Our limit is $150, which I'm sure is still outrageous to many during this recession since it's already more than some people make in a year in the developing world. But will you forego a pony for your "only 4 once" daughter out of guilt or penuriousness? It's not guilt … [Read more...] about Parents spend $32,000 on a 6th birthday party
Almost all of US kids now have digital footprint online
There is a very thought provoking study out of internet security firm AVG showing what we all know to be true. Kids' names, images, and history are going up on the internet, and forever public long before they can approve of it: 34% of children have their sonograms uploaded to the internet The average age at which a child acquires an online presence is six months By … [Read more...] about Almost all of US kids now have digital footprint online
Quick card games for kids and dads
My kids are 7 and 11, so finding games that both will play is already a trick. But finding a game that I find fun is also a challenge. We've been trying fast-paced card games and have found a few to recommend. This genre I believe, is relatively recent. These card games requires the ability to read symbols or do simple addition at a fast pace while slamming cards down. Each … [Read more...] about Quick card games for kids and dads