It's not easy, but thousands of dads do it every year. Here are five ways to make this Halloween the most memorable ever, in the worst way: 1. Force your child into the arms of random hobgoblins and people dressed as monsters. It will definitely toughen them up for all the crazies that exist in the real world, while providing many laughs for the evening. 2. Dress your child … [Read more...] about How to screw up Halloween
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Review: Bumbleride Indie Stroller
The Bumbleride Indie stroller could very well be called the Nimbleride Indie stroller for its quick and easy handling. That was my first impression after I set it up and took it for its maiden voyage, with my newborn daughter riding in the first class seat. The 12” inflatable tires and rear suspension really smooth out the bumps on non-paved surfaces, while the swiveling front … [Read more...] about Review: Bumbleride Indie Stroller
When do you yell at your kids?
We all get frustrated with our kids; for the things they break and the noise they make. That still doesn't mean we get to yell at them. If we feel it coming on, its always best to count to 5 (or 20 if you need to) and then talk to them in a firm and quiet voice. Mellow kids come from mellow parents who don't make everything an emergency. However, there is one time when you can, … [Read more...] about When do you yell at your kids?
JPMA Innovation Award winners
I'm at the new ABC Kids show on Louisville where I judged the JPMA Innovation Awards. After culling a long list of 127 entries over the summer, we looked at 52 products yesterday. The winners this year are: 1. Five Phases shatter resistant baby bottle 2. OXO Perfect pull wipes 3. Magnificent Baby magnetic fastener union suit 4. Bubble Bum car booster seat in a bag 5. Munchkin … [Read more...] about JPMA Innovation Award winners
Review: Road Trip family game
Gas up the wagon and drive to a shady picnic table where the whole family can play Road Trip, a new game from Daddy-O Productions. Packaged in a playful tin box, this is a fun game for kids 7 and up and their parents. You don't have to be on the road to play Road Trip. If fact, this is not a game for the car. However, I brought it along on a family weekend and we enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Review: Road Trip family game