Category: Reviews
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Rock Your Way Through Diaper Duty
Take some of the stink out of dirty diapers! Ah, fatherhood. A journey of endless joys, surprises, and, yes, diapers. Lots and lots of dirty diapers. As a midlife dad to a newborn, I’ve become somewhat of a ninja in the art of diaper changing. But let’s be honest, even ninjas need a good soundtrack.…
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Return of Our Weekly Musical Recommendations
Hello, fellow parents & music lovers! For those who have followed us, we strongly encourage our sons to listen to music and express themselves. Our house is rarely quiet. It has been a while since we posted our weekly recommendations since we took a hiatus from recommendations during the pregnancy, but… Welcome back to our…
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Sharing a Love of Scooby-Doo With My Kids
I have a confession to make—I’m a huge fan of Scooby-Doo. Ever since I was a kid, I loved watching the adventures of the Mystery Gang and their lovable canine companion. Sitting in front of the TV with a bowl of cereal (I loved Count Chocula & Boo Berry!), I eagerly waited for the next…
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A Nightly Coffee Odyssey for Sleep-Deprived Parents
Ah, parenthood – the magical journey of sleepless nights, diaper changes, and baby giggles that sound like they’ve been summoned from another dimension…sometimes perhaps a hell dimension. As you navigate the labyrinth of midnight cries and diaper catastrophes, there’s one trusty companion that stands by your side, whispering, “I’ve got your back, tired warrior.” That…
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Musical musings
Recently, I posted how we encourage our boys to listen to music and have fun with it. It helps keep them active and also gives them another avenue to vent. We also encourage them to keep an Amazon playlist of their music. They feel a sense of ownership, in a way, and it also allows…
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Encouraging music appreciation in very young kids
Our house is rarely silent. A family of four (soon-to-be five) can make a lot of noise. Regardless, we encourage our sons to listen to music, create their personal tastes, and even dance should they choose. From birth, we played music almost constantly. Bonecrusher* still falls asleep when listening to Queen, especially Bohemian Rhapsody. Spider-Man*…
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We are in a book! (Review)–With an Update!
We Are in a Book! (Scholastic Inc, ISBN 978-1338714593) is in the series of Elephant & Piggie books, in which Spider-Man* and Bonecrusher* have recently taken interest (much to the dismay of dear ol’ Dad). This story, a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book awardee, follows Gerald the elephant and Piggie (yes, a pig who apparently…
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Good night, Bedtime for Batman
A must-have for any pre-schooler with a superhero fascination Studies have shown many benefits to reading to your child. Getting into a routine of reading is great, and we practice the good ol’ standard of bedtime stories. Both Bonecrusher* and Spider-Man* look forward to story time each night. I thought a good take on the…