Baby tossing spans the globe, from harrowing rooftop rituals in India to gymnastics training in Russia to baby Yoga studios in California and New York. Don’t be afraid to take your babies and toss them around, horseplay and otherwise push your limits with what you feel is a responsible level of baby tossing for your …
5 reasons GMO is not harmful to children
Although the corporate greed for control over GMO is appalling, any health concerns for giving GMO to children are unfounded. GMO is not harmful to children. Study after study continue to prove the bad health theories surrounding genetically modified organism (GMO) industry are wrong. While concerned activists have their heart in the right place, by …
Review on spoons for baby food pouches
Baby pouches are replacing jars because of ease, but what’s the best way to squeeze it out? Here’s a video reviewing the best spoons for baby food pouches. We’re celebrating modern engineering by featuring the “Space Spoon”, which more properly goes by the name of a “Dispensing Spoon” that screws on to the pouches of …
Why I support my child’s delusions of grandeur
My child thinks he’s going to be in the NBA. Although I know he has delusions of grandeur, I’m not about to step in front of his impossible dream. It all started when my eleven-year old son joined the basketball team and began harboring dreams to become a basketball star. While some parents might not …
Chores for kids will keep them out of jail
Statistics show that your son could have a 30% chance of going to jail during his life. Chores for kids will keep them out of jail – and make them happy. It’s no joke – nobody in the world incarcerates more kids than the United States, but experts agree that by creating a rigid schedule and …
When a child contest becomes abuse
There’s nothing wrong with showing off a child’s beauty, but a child contest becomes abuse when parents live vicariously and sacrifice character and fun. Child beauty pageants aren’t the only times a child contest becomes abuse, but that’s usually the first thing people think about. Any hobby contests, intellectual competitions, sporting events, or school fairs …
10 reasons toy guns for kids are good
Toy guns for kids is a controversial issue nowadays, but opponents of toy guns fail to recognize the many reasons they’re good. Firstly, kids loves them! My son, Chase, is like many boys and girls – he loves toy guns for kids. His arsenal includes nerf guns, tommy guns, machine guns, shotguns with realistic bang …
5 reasons organic food is a waste of money
The $29 billion organic food industry is here to stop the dangers of modern agriculture, but new evidence suggests eating organic food is a waste of money. The marketing and hype around organic farming causes parents to unduly worry and obsess over finding pesticide-free food for their families. Furthermore, Penn & Teller recently released a …
10 signs of an overscheduled child
Children naturally want to participate in activities. But how do you know if you have an overscheduled child? There are clear signposts. My son wants to try everything. He is currently a member of the school band, is a member of the school choir, is the president of the class and is a member of …
In defense of the stay at home dad
M is asleep in her Dad’s arms. There is a huge wet spot on his shirt, where she’s been drooling. He points at her with his free arm and then at her crib. “I really need to go to the bathroom,” he mouths, not wanting to wake her. Although it’s becoming more common, there’s still …
How to end picky eating in your child by not being picky
A simple solution for how to end picky eating in your child is to avoid feeding the appetite for attention, which can be bigger than any appetite for food. There is a proven correlation in kids who crave attention at the dinner table and their eating habits. I was 8-years old when my cousin was born. …
Bumbo Baby Seat recall is stupid
Parents who think the miracle chair is too dangerous to use don’t know that the Baby Bumbo seat recall is about a safety belt you’d never use anyway. But the safety belt isn’t the issue – height is the issue. Mobility is conquered by the Bumbo Seat, and our readers know that we have a …
Should I force my child to go to church?
My son does not decide whether he will go to church or not. I know that as parents we have a responsibility to allow our children to grow and choose their direction in life, allowing them to succeed and fail by their own direction. We won’t have a hand in many decisions he’ll make in …
How do I get my child to clean up?
We expect that as our kids grow older they will learn to clean up after themselves. So, how do I get my child to clean up? I enforce immaculate inculcation. The technique sounds more obscure than it actually is in practice. You’re probably using it already and don’t even know it. Although I have only …
Drinking in front of your child is good
The nasty looks were palpable when I took the first sip of my daiquiri. I shrugged it off, but then a well-dressed woman came over to our table and said “You shouldn’t drink in front of your child. You’ll teach them that it’s okay.” It was a Saturday night. I had just been nominated for …
Is TV bad for kids? Meet my son, Chase
When someone asks is TV bad for kids I offer to introduce them to my son, Chase, who has an incredible vocabulary. Not only does he use sophisticated words for a 9-year old, but he uses them correctly. And how did he learn these words? That’s right – he watches TV. Add me to the …
How often should you bathe your baby?
How often should you bathe your baby? My husband and I never talked about baths. Apparently, how often our baby needs a bath is now a matter of contention. I said she only needed a three baths a week – after all, she doesn’t really get dirty. Her Dad said she needed a bath every …
Childproofing by fear mongers
A childproofing and child safety expert will give you much to consider when building a nest for your newborn, but they often exaggerate how commonplace it is for household items to hurt or kill babies. After having our first baby, my spouse signed me up for one of those infant CPR and infant safety classes …
Why I hate my daughter’s toys
M’s grandfather repaired the lawn mower yesterday. When he came in for a glass of water, he left his tool-belt on the floor for a moment. M toddled over and took each tool out one by one, but she was particularly impressed with the screwdriver. She tried to screw imaginary screws into the hardwood floor, …
Your child’s friend is your child’s responsibility
A week ago, my son went with my mom to the mall, but not before he broke his coin bank. He wanted to buy a toy basketball hoop after the last one broke. Grandma told him she would buy it for him so he wouldn’t have to spend his savings. But she was surprised he …