Be Back Soon
Just wanted to throw up a quick note that I will be back to a regular posting schedule soon. Personal matters have kept me away from the blog. Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again soon!…
Andrew Goes to NYC - Part 1: Big Apple Arrival
Back in mid-June, we decided to submit Andrew’s pictures to some modeling agencies just for the heck of it; a week later we actually got a call back from one of them! They were holding an open casting call and wanted to see him in person. Like most modeling agencies, they were located in NYC.
So off we were on a PATH train from Hoboken, NJ to Penn Station, NYC. Now, the PATH train is basically a subway train — meaning that most of the time it is standing room only and packed with people. I was a little worried how Andrew would react to being in close quarters with strangers.
As we took our seat on the train… Continue Reading...
Teach Your Baby Sign Language: Communicate Before Speaking
One of the best things we have done with Andrew was to teach him some sign language. My wife works with children on the autism spectrum and because of this, we are familiar with the use of signs. She uses them with nonverbal children, who do not yet have the ability to express their wants and needs.
Recently, many parents have applied the same principles of sign language to babies. Being a baby must be frustrating. They have a desire to communicate with their parents, but they lack the ability to speak. Through signing, however, they now have a way to communicate with us, expressing their wants and needs. This is far more effective than communicating through crying or… Continue Reading...
Review: Baby Cooshee Tub Guard Set
I wanted to mention a very useful product that we recently purchased for the bathroom. It is the Baby Cooshee Tub Guard set and it consists of a foam cushion knee guard and elbow guard. I was using rolled up bathroom towels and while soft, they were not very comfortable. They also had the problem of moving around the floor every time I got up.
The Baby Cooshee Tub Guard is a HUGE improvement over the bath towels. The closed-cell foam is very comfortable and conforms to my knees and elbows. It also stays in place and doesn’t move around the floor when I get up off my knees. I highly recommend this for any parent that is tired of sore elbows and… Continue Reading...
Save Money on Formula and Diapers - 3 Tips That Work
As soon as my son was born, I was instantly hit with the extra cost of buying diapers and formula. During his first year, I spent about $40 on diapers and $120 on formula monthly. Over the course of the year, this added up to almost $2,000! I am always on the look out for ways to save money on formula and diapers and I found a few money saving tips that I am willing to share with you!
Tip #1: Sign up for coupons from the manufacturer
The first technique I will mention is the most obvious - sign up for coupons direct from the manufacturer. Almost all formula and diaper companies have clubs you can sign up for in exchange for… Continue Reading...
Presenting the Parents Helping Parents Carnival #6
Welcome to the sixth edition of the Parents Helping Parents Carnival here at Modern Parent! Once again there are some excellent articles in this carnival and I encourage everyone to check them out! As a side note, the carnival will be held every other week starting with the next edition. (Photo courtesy of Steven M.)
Funny Stories
Tracee Sioux presents No Children in Workout Area posted at Blog Fabulous, saying, “This is what happens when the gym nursery closes for the summer. Never to early to teach them to exercise.”
Kristy presents the bonny mess: I’ve never looked better posted at the bonny mess.
Other
Sol Smith presents Seven Letters to Violette Throughout
Eight Toys My Son Loves
In no particular order:
- Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Cookie Shape Surprise. My son really likes the “cookies” that came with this jar; although he makes no effort to actually sort them!
- Fisher Price Roll-a-Rounds Swirlin Surprise Gumballs. One of his early favorites.
- LeapFrog Learn & Groove Musical Table. There are so many things to do on this table, my son just loves it. In addition to just playing music, there is a learning mode that teaches the alphabet and numbers. The other great thing is it is just the right height, so he can stand at it and play.
- Fisher Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage. Flashing lights + big buttons + mirror
Wednesday Link Round-up
Every once in a while I like to feature some of the great blogs I visit frequently. Here are some articles I have recently enjoyed:
I am always looking for ways to improve my picture taking, and 21st Century Dad has an excellent article about How to take better pictures of your children. Some good tips here that result in some professional looking photos.
I enjoy reading about the adventures of Jared’s son, Ace, over at Dadthing.com. Two recent stories include his fun with a toilet and a fun day at the beach! He also just recently revealed he is expecting his second! Congratulations!
In honor of the Olympics, Discovering Dad has an excellent article that lists 5 life lessons
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