Okay, Legos are wonderful. They occupy small hands for hours. They stimulate little kids who can't read to create new and imagination-driven creations. They come in fun colors and shapes that can be used in many different ways. So, why do I hate them? 1. They are made of plastic. I hate plastic, and the best I can say is that the kids never build a set of plates and saucers out … [Read more...] about Three reasons why I hate Legos.
Archives for April 2010
Video: How to play catch with your kid
Our friend Clay Nichols, over at DadLabs, has put together a video to inspire us all to get out there this weekend and play catch with the kids. I just bought a new mitt to match the one I got my son for Christmas, and this might be the weekend we break them both in. He's six, so I think I'm already a little late if the plan was to finance college with a baseball scholarship … [Read more...] about Video: How to play catch with your kid
Advice for helping kids manage their homework
As parents, we can chalk homework up to one of those "been there, done that" life experiences. But for our children, homework assignments can cause a lot of stress, especially if they're struggling to get it done night after night.There are many ways fathers and mothers can help their children manage their homework.Among the advice other parents who have experienced … [Read more...] about Advice for helping kids manage their homework
2009-2010 Car seats compared – Evenflo Symphony 65
We’re doing a roundup of car seats unveiled at the 2009 ABC Kids show, the major annual convention for baby and kids products. This year, the biggest story on car seats in general was in side impact head protection. While car seats have made major advances, this is still an area where more technology can save young lives. There were also at least 2 new seats developed to evolve … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Car seats compared – Evenflo Symphony 65
Advice to avoid spanking
The debate on whether or not spanking your children is an effective means of discipline has been widely argued. Overall, experts say spanking may work in the short-term but won't change long-term behaviors and may end up causing other problems.According to Reuters, a new study on the subject has found that kids who are spanked are twice as likely to become aggressive than kids … [Read more...] about Advice to avoid spanking