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DIY for dads - last minute St Patrick's Day accessory
Submitted by community on Thu, 18/03/2010 - 4:03pm
Things you will need:
DIY with dad - the combustion engine
Submitted by stefan on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 8:14pm
If you are into cars or engines and want to get show your little one what it's all about then this is the ultimate toy for you. -Scott Dads raising daughters
Submitted by community on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 2:26am
If you want effective strategies instead of platitudes, real solutions instead of catch-phrases, and a book with chapters on 'What dads want', 'Girl-talk: communicating with the other side', 'Mean girls - the new cult of bitchiness', 'Every dad's nightmare: sex, drugs, and parties', 'Puberty - it's not as scary as it seems' and 'how to be a cool dad', then welcome to the real world of raising girls. Dave and Camille from radio station Classic Hits discuss the new book, Fathers Raising Daughters with Clinical Psychologist, Television Presenter and Author, Nigel Latta. Enjoy! Dave & Camille Dad, I can't sleep because there’s dancing in my head!
Submitted by jeff on Mon, 08/03/2010 - 9:58pm
If there's one thing I know about what works with kids it's keeping a routine. I remember someone telling me a few years ago that kids really love routine. Without knowing all the ins and outs of the psychology I guess they feel safe and secure in routines because they think mum and dad have life under control. If they only knew! So a few months ago our son starts staying awake later and later at night. Regardless of putting him to bed every night at 7.30pm he started staying awake longer and longer till finally hes dropping off at around 11.30! Ok he's happy enough reading, and playing cars and generally turning his room upside down. The other night when asked why he wasn't sleeping this cute four year old says “Daddy I cant sleep because there is dancing in my head”. Talk about a conversation stopper?!? "Dancing in my head!" has he all of a sudden caught ADHD. I'm told by his mum don't worry most parents at some stage think their kids have ADHD. DIY for dads and daughters 1
Submitted by community on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 8:47pm
How about you give this one a go: "Sweet Puppy Keepsake" Here's what you need: empty tissue box, puppy photos, scissors, all-purpose tacky glue, sticky letters, stickers, silk flowers Step by step 2. Decorate each side with words & themed stickers. Put your kid inside a giant bubble
Submitted by stefan on Mon, 22/02/2010 - 8:39am
I saw this on the waterfront the other day - what a FABULOUS IDEA!!! One of the companies providing activities at the waterfront offered rides in a giant air bubble. They had these sturdy see-through plastic bubbles that were pumped up with air and kids (up to 40kg) could go inside and roll around on the water. Some of the kids got the hang of it really quickly and literally managed to walk on water - very cool! NB: the kid in the photo is completely dry inside the bubbtle. Don't try this at home - but definitely get your kids to try it out if it is offered as a ride somewhere.
Enjoy -Stefan Sign of the times
Submitted by stefan on Fri, 19/02/2010 - 8:56pm
Children in the 21st century ...
Originally posted by "la coctelera" and translated by Raquel Roncero Drama with dad
Submitted by stefan on Fri, 05/02/2010 - 2:22am
In case you haven't seen the "get dad to reenact a famous movie scene" concept check out the following: I think the concept is great but they could have really pushed it a bit further. So definitely try this at home, but whatever you do ... stay away from reenacting the Fatal Attraction scenes ... now that's just wrong! -Stef Neonmonsters
Submitted by stefan on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 2:09am
Dads, if you are looking for something different for your kids - give Mitch a go (14-inch Mitch for $39 at neonmonster.com). Enjoy, Stef A dad's guide to stain removal (... yes we are serious)
Submitted by scott on Mon, 25/01/2010 - 11:00pm
Well, fear not, as usual DIYFather boldly goes where no dad has gone before ... a recent investigation into why our clothes are getting ruined and how to get rid off all sorts of nasty stains has revealed this very valuable information below. This should actually be in ALL parenting books (and yes we will put it in the 2nd edition of Call Me Dad). The stain removal tips will hopefully help you save some of the clothes for round 2 or make for a presentable item on your next clothes swap event. OK - here it goes - make sure that you treat the stains ASAP and they actually come out (I tried!!!) Adhesive Tape
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