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November 18th, 2009

Tree Houses of the Rich and Famous

Spectacular structures turn your backyard into a playground

Do you like to talk about all the home projects you’re going to finish someday? It’s probably a really impressive list — surely, your kids will just love that dream tree house. Instead, there’s Read more

November 17th, 2009

Food with a Face

One dad makes sandwiches like you’ve never seen

Take a stroll through the “Parenting” section of any bookstore, and you’ll find countless books all promising to cure your little picky eater. Some offer monthly menu planning, while others show you ways to sneak veggies into your kid’s diet. Well, it turns out that Read more

November 17th, 2009

Honey, I Lost the Kids

Simple solutions to make sure your little ones stay close

“She was just here a second ago…”

It happens to all parents at some point: you look away for one second, and your child is nowhere to be seen. It’s not foul play; your little one just found something bright and shiny and wandered away. But in that insane moment, Read more

November 13th, 2009

Blast Off with Kid-Friendly Science

Inventive experiments makes science fun for all ages

As an author, teacher, toy designer, and Emmy-winning science TV-show host, Steve Spangler was already well accomplished. Then one day, he dared to mix Mentos with Diet Coke, and created a phenomenon.
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November 6th, 2009

Create Your Own Private Lollapalooza

Treasure chest of live shows features all the bands you’ve been missing

If you’re like most Dads, it’s been a while since you’ve been out to see live music. Sure, in your past kid-free life, you saw a million bands. But these days? Read more

November 6th, 2009

Hack Your Way to Being a Better Dad

Site provides countless tips and tricks from other parents

Are you one of those dads who laughs whenever you see a limited-edition $800 bamboo play fort, because you know an empty box would be a lot more fun? Then head over to  Read more

November 2nd, 2009

A Stylish Read for Beastie Boys and Girls

Arty alphabet book shows animals like you’ve never seen

It’s never too early to get kids to appreciate good design, so why not start them off with their very first alphabet book. Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types is a wildly original Read more