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
Seven worst pet gifts and two good ones
It's December 23rd and still time to answer a Craiglist ad for a new horse, pet pig, or used rabbit cage. Here's our advice on six pets not to get: 1. Tarantula - Sure, they are cute, furry, and cuddly when you take them home, but wait until your son lays one on your face while you're taking a post-football Sunday nap. Your heart attack won't be as embarrassing as what you'll … [Read more...] about Seven worst pet gifts and two good ones
Count to ten – holiday stress
The kids are at home this week and next, and it is hard. As much as I'd like to believe in it, there are no "great dads" or even good dads. There are moms and dads who try every day to manage their own demons and stresses to be the best parents they can be. My wife often says I get too preachy about being a good parent, and she is somewhat correct. Because I have a work at home … [Read more...] about Count to ten – holiday stress
Worst Dads: Dad charged with binding girl with tape
Maybe at this point, it's just piling on, but sometimes things people do with or to kids, supposedly thinking it's all in good fun, are just too much. Here a single dad saw his daughter playing with packing tape and decided it would be funny to wrap it around her legs and hands and over her mouth and post a picture on Facebook. To make matters worse, he labeled the photo … [Read more...] about Worst Dads: Dad charged with binding girl with tape
2011 in Bans around babies and kids
Some days it just seems like there are too many rules. Take a look at this list compiled by Yahoo! Shine's Piper Weiss on crazy rules set up around pregnancy, baby names, schools and travel. Some seem a bit over the top and more than a few downright unnecessary, but in a world more and more focussed on the individual, it's not surprising some organizations are trying to herd … [Read more...] about 2011 in Bans around babies and kids