We are starting a ten day summer vacation and, like millions ofnpther families, we're spend the first day in the plane. My daughter, age eight, is happy though. She has four books and is just discovering Lemoney Snicket. She's been asking for a Nintendp DS, but we are holding fast against that. I did give in, finally to Wii, but only because we can play that as a family. The … [Read more...] about Why you teach them to read
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Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Sony Cyber-shot DSCW120MDG/P 7.2 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot $180 - Amazon I love this camera! We just got the DSCW 120 for our summer holiday and I was hoping it would work well and replace our five year-old DSC V1. The two cameras have several things in common: a Zeiss lens and many manual over-ride features, but the new camera is far smaller … [Read more...] about Product review – Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W120
Ten trips for dads traveling with teenagers
Traveling can be very stressful, and traveling with teens doubly so, for reasons that are completely different than for traveling with smaller children. Teens are developing their own interests and more than ever, you have to plan around how best to incorporate their needs, however exotic or seemingly selfish into the program. Here are ten ideas to help the trip go smoother … [Read more...] about Ten trips for dads traveling with teenagers
Five stuff-free games to play in the car during long trips
It's almost the end of the school year, and, despite the soaring cost of gas, you likely have some travel in store for you and the family during the coming months. Here are five ideas you can keep at the back of your mind when the "how much longer?" questions start coming fast and furious. 1. Twins and triplets - Use "twins" to have everyone name one thing that comes in twins. … [Read more...] about Five stuff-free games to play in the car during long trips
Of traveling with babies and spouses
69% of women polled in a recent Parents magazine poll said they dreaded traveling more with their husbands than with their children. I always am skeptical about this kind of poll (self-selected sample), but found the data interesting. We've always travelled with our kids under the assumption we have about a lot of things. If you quit doing anything because of changed … [Read more...] about Of traveling with babies and spouses