Wrestling with Fatherhood
My son was laying on the couch and said those words that all parents hate, “I’m bored.” He writhed and complained for a while. The complaining crawled up my spine as I tried to work on a new play that… Read More ›
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Lego TMNT Stealth Shell in Pursuit: Toy Review
We are a Lego loving family, so when I opened up a box from Nickelodeon, I was quite thrilled to find the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stealth Shell in Pursuit inside. Oh, and my (almost) 9-year-old son was thrilled as… Read More ›
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TMNT Shell Water Blaster: Toy Review
Summer is finally upon us, which means plenty of opportunities to spend time outside. Little Kids Inc. has recently released the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Shell Water Blaster, which sprays water up to 10 feet. The shell is made out… Read More ›
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Scanimalz: Toy Review
I have always been a little leery about letting my kids play with digital toys. Having to monitor the amount of my kids’ screen time isn’t fun. However, once in a while a toy with a corresponding ap comes along… Read More ›
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Sky Ripperz: Toy Review
When I first opened up the Sky Ripperz package from Zing, my first thought was, “My kids are going to nail each other with these things.” The Sky Ripperz look like missiles that are projected through the air by use… Read More ›
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SkyTrix: Toy Review
After watching videos of people doing tricks with SkyTrix by Daydream Toy, and seeing Sky trix folks giving a demonstration at a Time To Play event in NYC, I was excited to give SkyTrix a try. SkyTrix is a small,… Read More ›
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Daisy Duck: Feminist
Disney Princesses have long been the target of scorn for their characterization that women are defined by beauty, sexiness, and money. The fact that many of these princesses are supposedly girls or teenagers only increases the scorn. Most recently, Princess… Read More ›
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Kids and Grief: Dealing with my children as they grieve
Still groggy from an unpleasant and restlessness night, I paused to take a breath and then called my kids to come into the dining room. Most of the night was spent trying to figure out the best way to share… Read More ›
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Ella’s Kitchen: Product Review
Most of the food I feed my kids comes from my own kitchen and is made by my own hands. I’ve been doing this for over 8 years now. But, there are those days when I just can’t do it…. Read More ›
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Night-Hawk Carbon Monoxide Detector: Product Review
Carbon monoxide, also known as the silent killer, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. Over-exposure to carbon monoxide can result in symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, weakness, flu-like symptoms and neurological impairment. Each year,… Read More ›
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Wrestling with Fatherhood
May 24, 2013
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Daisy Duck: Feminist
May 16, 2013
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Lego TMNT Stealth Shell in Pursuit: Toy Review
May 24, 2013
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TMNT Shell Water Blaster: Toy Review
May 24, 2013
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In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, part of my family’s story
November 27, 2012
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Jason Greene - Stroke Survivor
November 25, 2012