You hated them when you were little, and chances are your child hates them too - errands. For your children, there’s nothing worse than spending the day riding along with parents cooped up in the back seat and traveling to a seemingly endless number of stores. This can be especially difficult for toddlers and young children who would much rather be playing with friends. … [Read more...] about Running errands with the kids – yes, it’s possible
Archives for December 2011
France approves soda tax and I agree
I hate taxes as much as the next dad, but taxes are sometimes good. They raise prices and change behavior, such as smoking. And often, legislators best efforts to tie taxes to consumer education (anti-smoking campaigns) or health effects (cancer research) are reversed when new legislatures need the cash to fund other pet projects (remember when lotteries were only to be used to … [Read more...] about France approves soda tax and I agree
Is there a right way to inspire children to read?
It seems that fewer and fewer children are reading these days. Between television, surfing the internet, movies, digital music players, video games and smart phones, there are a growing number of electronic distractions that hinder regular reading times and result in shorter attention spans. Because of these factors, many children are earning lower reading scores and struggle … [Read more...] about Is there a right way to inspire children to read?
Are there ways to make your child more like you?
If you've ever heard a friend or relative say that your child "has his mother's eyes" or "laughs exactly like his father," you know the simple joy of seeing your own traits recognized in your children. Physically, there's no question that children are genetically bound to resemble their parents. However, many dads would also like to see their … [Read more...] about Are there ways to make your child more like you?
The Earpeace – noise reducing earplugs, but not yet for kids
I received an Earpeace, a pair of noise reducing earplugs a few weeks ago. The Earpeace are an addition to the field of earplugs for adults to cut down the noise while outside or at a loud event such as a concert. They attempt to lower the overall volume while not muffling sound the way foam earplugs do. Independent tests (Michael and Associates) put reduction of sound pressure … [Read more...] about The Earpeace – noise reducing earplugs, but not yet for kids