Disney’s Theatrical department has quite a bit of nice holiday gifts for you to choose from this year from The Lion King to Mary Poppins, there is something for everyone. I was recently contacted to ask if I’d take a peek at the new book, “How [...]
When I first received my iPod Touch, I viewed it as very much an adult gadget. However, I soon found that the much-praised intuitive interface means that even the youngest of kids can get to grip with it (probably faster than the adults can, if we're brutally' [...]
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Matt recently asked how we can help our kids become good adults, which is certainly a question any parent thinks about regularly. The familiar question contains a key [...]
Need to keep your children quietly employed at an adult dinner table, while still convincing them that they're joining in with the grown-up stuff? Then bring out these dot-to-dot place mats, from Carton Chic. Sophisticated enough that the adults will want to have their own too,' [...]
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Here on GeekDad, we spend a lot of time focusing on raising our kids to become geeks like us. That’s a fine and wonderful pursuit, and I can’t say I wouldn’t be disappointed if [...]
As more and more people (children and adults) use text messaging as a means of communication via their cell phones, will we find that correct spelling becomes obsolete?
Many young people use numbers and letters (4 instead of for, u for you) to speed up the process so they often don’t [...]
As more and more people (children and adults) use text messaging as a means of communication via their cell phones, will we find that correct spelling becomes obsolete?
Many young people use numbers and letters (4 instead of for, u for you) to speed up the process so they often don’t [...]
I’m running late today, and that’s okay with me. After a week that was, well let’s just say unpleasant, I think it’s safe to say that we’re having a recovery period. Stress levels for the adults have been through [...]
One of the best things about being a parent is dwelling in the world of children. Take Halloween—yes, adults have fun dressing up and being goofballs, but nothing matches the sheer delight of trick-or-treating. Going “alone” to the doors of strangers’ houses at night (usually forbidden), [...]
Halloween is the most bestest holiday in the whole wide world!
Think a kid said that? Think again! I'm a middle-aged dad, and I love Halloween. And not just because I like seeing my kids get all costumed up. Halloween is' [...]
We were passing through Baltimore and wanted to take a break with the kids. My friend suggested the Port Discovery Children’s Museum. We gathered our troops and entered with four adults and five kids.
Would the kids like it? Would the adults like it? Would we lose the kids?
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Kidoinfo Giveaway: Win two tickets to see Hayes Greenfield perform in concert at the Ocean State Montessori School in East Providence on November 7, 2009. See details below.
Kids are never too young to be introduced to music—of all kinds. Music has the power to transform us—both kids and adults—change our [...]
With Halloween coming up, many children are involved in activities in preparation for this day.
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I worked with a class of second graders who wrote a poem on a Halloween topic…witches, bats, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, etc.
Even though I teach poetry workshops for children and adults, this format was new [...]
With Halloween coming up, many children are involved in activities in preparation for this day.
Image: sxc.hu
I worked with a class of second graders who wrote a poem on a Halloween topic…witches, bats, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, etc.
Even though I teach poetry workshops for children and adults, this format was new [...]
I think all mamas-to-be should try to treat themselves to a day or more of ahhhhhh before their lives change forever. Its one of those things people suggest you do - and for good reason. 