Info and Resources for Parents
Mary&Melissa talk it out as parents on education, bullying, news briefs, and provide links to supports and organizations geared towards special needs kids.
Five Challenges of Staying in a Hotel Room with your Kids
When you think of a hotel room, you probably think of relaxation, vacation, or possibly a place to party. This couldn’t be further from the truth when you are traveling with children. Any Hot Springs Hotel has easy access or deals to access the local hot springs. The Riles [...]
A dad’s eye view on nurturing your child’s true potential
This Saturday was spent doing orientation training for the Olympics. I am one of over 70,000 volunteers who are going to help make 2012 the best Olympics event ever! Definitely an opportunity of a lifetime… Now unfortunately I haven’t figured out how to be in two places at once just [...]
SDS Ep. 7: Fanny Packs and RollerBlades
Josh and Shaun wax poetically about spiral cut hot dogs and fireworks safety / We put the van debate to rest / Check out how they do vans in Japan, (They’re awesome.) / Josh is Pro Man Bag, Shaun is Con Man Bag / Shaun’s bringing back Fanny Packs. / [...]
I Should Have Just Had Cereal: A 4th of July Breakfast Tale
My Fourth of July started out with really good intentions. It was 8AM, and I wanted to make a tasty breakfast for the extended family. My father-in-law was outside cleaning the pool, as my sister-in-law was swimming. My wife and both of our kiddos were still asleep. I imagined myself [...]
Envisioning a Confident, Progressive and Thriving Workforce in 2030? Embrace Early Literacy Today
Do you regularly read to your children and spend face time with them? If so, you are helping your son’s and daughter’s speech, language, social and emotional development in ways you’ve never imagined, says my guest Perri Klass, M.D. Dr. Klass is Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics at New York [...]
Special Needs Financial Planning with Merrill Lynch
Join us for a Q & A with top financial advisors at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to discuss how to manage your current special needs spending as well asplanning for the future.
The Beer Guy Celebrates the 4th of July, Discusses BIF Update
Greetings Life of Dad community! Well, 4th of July is tomorrow and The Beer Guy can't wait to take the day off to find a Fireworks Retailer, enjoy some beer and have some all-American food. On that note, I wanted to share some other useful information and ideas, courtesy [...]
Sometimes Kids Are Right
Captain's Log. Vacation Chronicles. Diaper Date Unknown. Well, the Captain and his crew are currently in the great state of Michigan. I am typing one handed as the Diaper Dweller is knocked out on my lap, usurping the use of my left arm. So this post may be short lived. [...]
July 2012
The July episode of the OWTK Kid’s Music Monthly podcast features new songs from Lunch Money, Caspar Babypants, and Billy Kelly as well as classic cuts from Todd McHatton, Frances England and Nick Cope. Also, a sweet summertime tune from Moona Luna off of Science Fair — the new compilation [...]