My 5 year old son bought a version of these magnets "with his own money" at the SFMOMA two years ago and they were a hit at our house. Evidently, the ones we bought, Bucky Balls, weren't in any way protected and the 2011 New York Toy Fair was filled with versions of them including a major display of NanoDots. As with Lego displays, they even showed how you could create huge … [Read more...] about NeoCube, Nanobots and Bucky Balls: great toys for kids or for Father’s Day
Archives for May 2011
Avoiding a 2 year old’s Tantrum
Our little girl occasionally pitches a loud and vigorous fit. Once she gets to a full tantrum, there’s not much to be done about it except let it run its course. We can sometimes stop the tantrum while it’s still ramping up and, sometimes, it’s a simple question that helps to bring the tantrum under control. When she’s ramping up, I will lean in and quietly but very seriously … [Read more...] about Avoiding a 2 year old’s Tantrum
Kids may be biggest danger to themselves in car seat
Results of a new study may have parents thinking twice when they strap their young children into car seats. Researchers have found that children as young as 12 months may be able to find their way out of their harness, making them more prone to serious injury.The study, which was conducted by scientists at Yale's School of Medicine, sheds light on some interesting tidbits, … [Read more...] about Kids may be biggest danger to themselves in car seat
Camp slows Summer Learning Loss
Summer Learning Loss: The Case for Curiosity in and out of School Time Most parents intuitively know that kids forget a lot of what they learned in school over the summer months. What parents haven't known is how far-reaching the effects of this loss can be. Thanks to US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, and … [Read more...] about Camp slows Summer Learning Loss
Picking the right camp this summer
Some of the best summer memories you ever had where from the days you spent whiling away the hours at camp. While some might use summer camp to get their kids out of the house for a week, most dads recognize that it can teach kids valuable life lessons that they'll remember for years to come. With the end of the school year fast approaching it's likely that you're … [Read more...] about Picking the right camp this summer