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It's so funny when your baby is learning how to make animal sounds. Sometimes our house sounds like a barnyard with all the 'Moo's,' 'Woof's,' 'Baa's,' etc. But living somewhere other than the US has given me a new perspective and I realized that animal noises are represented different ways in different languages. I thought it'd […]
Need a little magic to brighten your kids' day? How about a little slight of hand? This trick is great for adults to show children but also then for the kids to try it themselves. It's very simple once you know what's happening behind the scenes. Tape a toothpick to the back of you thumb […]
We all have those moments we're not so proud of. And if you're a parent, it's pretty likely that someday it will happen in front of your youngsters. When asked what was the worst thing they every heard their mother say, these kids weren't afraid to be honest to the camera. It's a good reminder […]
What would you say is the funniest fruit? I would put my vote on lemons...when given to babies. Their sweet little faces can't help but betray their true feelings. Here's a few photo reactions of first time lemon triers. We were inspired to see if these babies are for real by testing it on our own […]
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Kids need energy to concentrate at school or to jump around on the playground, so it's no wonder that parents want them to have a proper breakfast every morning. This father takes breakfast very seriousy too, but also takes into consideration the time factor. Less time […]
The Fourth of July, beyond the barbecues and parades, is obviously a holiday that reminds us of where we've come from as a nation. So I was thinking, how much do I really know about the people that have helped get us where we are today? How much do you know about our presidents? This five […]
Summer is here and one of my favorite traditions is to have a barbecue/picnic with friends and family on the Fourth of July. Here are some ideas to include your kids in on the fun and get them in the patriotic mood. Have a barbecue in just their size with everything miniature. Use a tiny […]
Bring the 4th of July to your children's plates with these delicious and easy to make sandwiches. We made two versions - one with strawberry jam and the other one with cream cheese. Here is how you make your own stars-and-stripes-super-yummy-4th-of-July sandwich. Add sliced banana halves to the jam sandwich .... ... and sliced strawberries […]
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to share a DIY, new edition of the all time favorite outdoor game, tin can tossing. This game will be the perfect pastime for young and old and shouldn't be missing on any July 4th barbecue or picnic. Most of the […]
When I was little, my sister and I shared a room and she had the coolest lava lamp. I would fall asleep every night watching it bubble to the top and float to the bottom. So when I saw this experiment that replicates that lava effect, we had to try it out right away. All […]
Looking for a way to liven up a party with kids? This trick will have them cringing in anticipations and then gasping in awe at your sweet skills. You only need a skewer, a balloon and a little dish detergent. Make sure you don't blow up the balloon any bigger than the length of your […]
Balance is one of those life lessons that everyone needs to learn both figuratively and literally. But for kids, literal balance is where it's at. Here's an interesting way for kids to learn about balance. All you need for this experience is a hanger, some string and two equal buckets. Hang your hanger on a […]
Here's a fun and easy experiment to do with your kids in a slow moment of the day. All you need is five toothpicks, a plate, a straw and a glass of water. Snap your toothpicks in half but don't separate them completely. Arrange the broken toothpicks equally apart in a circle. Use the straw […]
What do you think will happen, when you tell a boy NOT to do something? We all know there's a bit of reverse psychology going on here, but maybe it was intended? It certainly makes for some hilarious moments! Watch with us as Matteo, only 1 year old in this video, cracks up every time […]
Dad - a childish or familar and informal word for father. A male parent who gives great advice and is always encouraging and protective. Also known as the one with the wallet. Tends to tell embarrasingly bad jokes (see dad jokes) Synonyms: daddy, father, papa, hero, rolemodel Here are some kids that all seem to […]
With Father's Day approaching, it seemed appropriate to show this video that honors what being a father really means. This video called 'Best First Date' has gone viral for good reason. The opening shows a man dressing up and preparing for a first date. He tells his friend how he's planned everything and 'she won't expect […]
It's difficult to be away from your kids. This is how this heart-warming video starts and I'm sure every parent would agree. Meet John, a young soldier deployed in Afghanistan. Up until now, he has never seen his baby son. He thinks he's being interviewed on how it feels to be away from his family for seven […]
Dave Engledow was a new father when he first started taking funny photo's with his baby girl. Over the years, they have staged many hilarious scenes of the extremes of fatherhood together. And at the same time they were building an unmistakable bond with each other that truly does represent the father-daughter relationship. I'm […]
I remember in school that geometry was one of the less boring math classes for me. Something about shapes just seemed so much more practical in everyday life. But this is one thing that might have really taken it off the ground for me back then. Making shapes with grapes. All you need are grapes […]
Want to impress your kids? Show them this trick of a magical, flying teabag. All you need is: A glass A teabag Scissors And matches Cut the top off the teabag and empty it out. Stand it upright in your glass. Light the top with a match. The fun part comes at the end when […]