It's one of the parental question of all questions. The decision that could mean hundreds of cries, peace and quiet, or it could be anywhere in between. I'm talking about the decision to use a pacifier.
Pacifiers (or as some people call them, Binkys) work by simulating the shape of a nipple and thus satisfying the soothing sucking reflex that every baby has. So it simulates a boob. That rocks right? Not so fast Mr. Boobington: there are some problems that can occur when your kids get hooked on the pacifier. Yet there are many short term benefits to popping these suckers in their cry-holes. Below are some pros and cons: Read the rest of this entry »
A man from Hong Kong had an ugly daughter. He was skeptical because his wife was hot. He thought she was fooling around with someone else. Then she admits that she had over $100,000 worth of plastic surgery before they met. Man divorces wife for deceit.
This story brings up quite a few questions. Do you think your kid or kids are ugly? And if so, do you blame your wife? Of course, everyone says that their kids are beautiful, but the bottom line is there are some freaky looking kids out there. You see them in the malls, in school, and on the bus.
PBS Kids Sprout announced yesterday that they fired Melanie Martinez, the sort of hot host of "The Good Night Show." This was done in response to the news of a series of videos she did prior to her Sprout gig called "Technical Virgin". These videos apparently spoof PSAs about how young women can keep their virginity. Do you think this is an overreaction or appropriate action for PBS?
I’ve been told I’m the luckiest guy alive. I’ve been told I’ve experienced the greatest moment ever. And neither of these platitudes have anything to do with the birth of my son, meeting a celebrity or finding a $100 bill on the street.
A couple of weekends ago, as Mrs. ReviewDad and I were running errands with ReviewDad Jr. asleep in the backseat, trunk full of über-sized loot from Costco, she said coolly and without looking at me (as if reflecting on an idea long considered) “should we get a Wii?”Take a moment to read that line again and let it sink in. Go ahead. I’ll wait.
Yes. Those are the precise words that came out of my wife’s mouth. I shit you not.
Videotaping your kid's soccer game or ballet performance no longer means carrying a typewriter-sized box on your shoulder. Gone are the days where every school holiday concert is filed with dads in the aisles trying to catch the best angle for their Spielbergian masterpiece. But the absence of these situations is not because of the smaller video cameras out in the market. No, it is because companies are hiding behind their "value-add" and "professional quality" facades and gang raping parents in the auditorium.
So this is one of those critical junctions in the article where I have lost you or you already know where I'm going with this. Here's the deal.
My 4 year old daughter takes ballet lessons. Cool right? And she totally gets into it. She's got the shoes, the leotards, the tights, the whole nine yards. So at the end of the year we get to go watch her perform with her class. This mind you, is a performance where every class from every age group in the entire dance studio performs.
As some of you loyal Noodad readers know, I am also the Chief Blogger and Editor-in-Chief of iPhoneMatters.com . But even though I have been consumed by lust of this $600 device, owning it has not been the easiest thing in the world. The reason is simple: I may be a Apple fanboy and gadget lover, but the reality is I am also the father of three kids (2 toddlers and 1 baby).
This means that I have up to 6 miniature hands just waiting to rub snot, dirt, and god knows what else onto my new toy. That is why, as I have promised to all of you in the past, I will continue to deliver you with tips on fatherhood like this. Why Parenthood and iPhones Do Not Mix. Read the rest of this entry »
Soccer practice, doctor's appointments, status meetings, the lunch you packed, train schedule, tee time, tea time, medications, grocery list, vacation plans, presentation, cascading style sheets, birthday presents, bowling league, volunteer organizations, oil changes, sprinkler system winterization, diaper sizes, allergies and cell phone numbers are just a few things that a dad keeps track of. So how the heck are you supposed to remember to check that your sunscreen is current?
As a member of the international adoption community, nothing burns me up more than a parent who thinks that just because the kid is now under their care and becomes their child, they immediately relinquish their original nationality. “She"s an American now!”
I often wonder if this is the kind of selfishness that leads to tweens and teenagers full of identity crises, senses of loss and resentment. Some people have video cameras and do not use them on their adoption day sighting that they probably will not watch them. When you become a dad, it is no longer all about you. Your daughter or son will want to watch that video. You already know that a lot of your soon-to-be son or daughter’s past is a puzzle, you should want to help them fill in as much of that puzzle as possible. Kids are extremely inquisitive. Their brains are like little sponges that suck up every drop of knowledge they possibly can. And they do love to ask questions.
One of the first things you will hear after the birth of your kid, is the APGAR score. This will be called out by the delivery nurse after you hear your kid"s first cry, after you hear your wife sobbing and before you start calling your family telling them the good news.
The word rhymes with Ackbar but is of no relation to the brilliant Mon Calamari commander of the Rebel Fleet, Admiral Ackbar. APGAR is an acronym for Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. Basically, your kid will be tested at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth and it gives the medical staff an idea of how well your kid is doing. Each of the 5 scores are generated from the following standard: Read the rest of this entry »
We’re guys. For most of us, germs aren’t something we worry that much about…especially when it comes to food. We relish “unusual” dining experiences – the “street meat” after the ballgame, a big burrito from the authentic Mexican place where nobody speaks English, Dim Sum from that place in Chinatown where the fish tanks give you the impression that it hasn’t been visited by the Health Inspector…well, ever. We dine in this way and with little care because we believe devoutly in the power of the human immune system. That and Imodium.
But germs became something to think (and to worry about) when our kids arrived and now you’re eyeing that high-chair at Denny’s with abject suspicion. That’s why we pack Purell in our diaper bags, own a Clean Shopper and give willing consideration to just about any product that plays to our germ-phobias and promises to keep our little ones clean and thereby healthier.
It's one of the parental question of all questions. The decision that could mean hundreds of cries, peace and quiet, or it could be anywhere in between. I'm talking about the decision to use a pacifier. 
A man from Hong Kong had an ugly daughter. He was skeptical because his wife was hot. He thought she was fooling around with someone else. Then she admits that she had over $100,000 worth of plastic surgery before they met. Man divorces wife for deceit.
PBS Kids Sprout announced yesterday that they fired Melanie Martinez, the sort of hot host of "The Good Night Show." This was done in response to the news of a series of videos she did prior to her Sprout gig called "Technical Virgin". These videos apparently spoof PSAs about how young women can keep their virginity. Do you think this is an overreaction or appropriate action for PBS?
I’ve been told I’m the luckiest guy alive. I’ve been told I’ve experienced the greatest moment ever. And neither of these platitudes have anything to do with the birth of my son, meeting a celebrity or finding a $100 bill on the street.
As some of you loyal Noodad readers know, I am also the Chief Blogger and Editor-in-Chief of 
Soccer practice, doctor's appointments, status meetings, the lunch you packed, train schedule, tee time, tea time, medications, grocery list, vacation plans, presentation, cascading style sheets, birthday presents, bowling league, volunteer organizations, oil changes, sprinkler system winterization, diaper sizes, allergies and cell phone numbers are just a few things that a dad keeps track of. So how the heck are you supposed to remember to check that your sunscreen is current?
As a member of the international adoption community, nothing burns me up more than a parent who thinks that just because the kid is now under their care and becomes their child, they immediately relinquish their original nationality. “She"s an American now!”
One of the first things you will hear after the birth of your kid, is the APGAR score. This will be called out by the delivery nurse after you hear your kid"s first cry, after you hear your wife sobbing and before you start calling your family telling them the good news.
We’re guys. For most of us, germs aren’t something we worry that much about…especially when it comes to food. We relish “unusual” dining experiences – the “street meat” after the ballgame, a big burrito from the authentic Mexican place where nobody speaks English, Dim Sum from that place in Chinatown where the fish tanks give you the impression that it hasn’t been visited by the Health Inspector…well, ever. We dine in this way and with little care because we believe devoutly in the power of the human immune system. That and Imodium.
