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Preparing for the Hospital Trip
Because DaftDaddy drives slower than a rogue float in a homecoming parade, if wee Mac is to be born in a hospital rather than in my posh 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, I better start preparing for the hospital trip now before the big day arrives.
When is it OK to vacation without your kids?
As Featured in the March 3, 2012 Ask Daft Daddy column in the The Orange County Register : My wife’s brother Greg is getting married in Santa Barbara at the end of this month, and it’s probably going to resemble the Cleary wedding on Wedding Crashers – ...
Top 10 Destinations For Family Fun
It’s no surprise to DaftDaddy that Anaheim, California was rated the top travel destination for family fun this year. From botox’d housewives to spoiled kids living in The Hills, Orange County is hands down the finest place to live, work and play in ...
Moms pay $1,000-a-day to hire disabled members to skip lines at Disney
May 14th, 2013
© Family Ties
If you have a ponytail, enjoy living in a tent city, or you sided with Mr. and Mrs. Keaton growing up, you’re going to love this story. The New York Post is reporting that some deep-pocketed New York City moms are hiring a motorized scooter-bound guide to pose as a family member so they and their kids can jump to the front of the lines at Disney World. According to one mom, she told the Post, “This is how the 1 percent does Disney.” If this is true, I say we all occupy Disney’s Main Street USA and send those 1 percenters a message! But unfortunately Daft Daddy can’t get involved at this time because I have a job - not to mention a lot of stock in The Walt Disney Company.
Product Review: Scatterbug Space Saver High Chair by Fisher-Price
May 13th, 2013
© Scatterbug Space Saver High Chair by Fisher-Price
It’s amazing how much space kids take up in your house. My house is cluttered with so much baby stuff it looks like a Babies R Us inside. I’m surprised there isn’t a giant backwards R on my roof. So when it comes to buying a high chair that won’t eliminate more square footage in your home, Daft Daddy highly recommends the Scatterbug Space Saver High Chair by Fisher-Price. Simply strap it to any kitchen or dining chair and you automatically have a full-size high chair in half the space. The full-size seat pad is also spill resistant and machine washable – which is important because let’s face it, you’re a lousy cook.
Daft Daddy Rated (5/5)
The Dodgers’ Matt Kemp gives ailing boy the shirt off his back – literally
May 8th, 2013
© Matt Kemp
There was never supposed to be a video. Matt Kemp’s uncommon act of kindness was never supposed to go farther than an ailing boy, his dad and the baseball star. But you need to read this story and watch this video. As hard as this is for Daft Daddy to admit, there are bigger things in life than baseball.
Hey Parents … Your Kid Sucks! by Baseball Perspective
May 3rd, 2013
© Baseball Perspective
Daft Daddy doesn’t know who former professional baseball player Colin Young is. But then again, Daft Daddy doesn’t know a lot about baseball. Just the other day I learned if there is a bench clearing brawl, you’re not allowed to punch the batboy unless you are an opposing batboy or your team is down by more than 10 runs. But Colin Young’s latest blog post, Your Kid Sucks!, knocks it out of the park. Colin says it’s not the child’s fault that he or she is not very good, but rather it has everything to do with the parents. So have a read and ask yourself, Am I that parent?
Product Review: 21″ Big Scoop Dump Truck by John Deere
May 1st, 2013
© 21" Big Scoop Dump Truck by John Deere
This oversized, ultra durable 21″ Big Scoop Dump Truck by John Deere may be perfect for outdoor sandbox play, but it also comes with an oversized price tag. For roughly $60 it should be able to change my kid’s diaper too. Although Daft Daddy can appreciate its rugged steel dump box that is completely functional and features an easy to use handle, I do not appreciate having to buy auto insurance and an extended warranty for it.
Daft Daddy Rated (4/5)
Product Review: Lambie from Doc McStuffins
April 29th, 2013
© Lambie from Doc McStuffins
If you don’t know who Doc McStuffins is, then you probably have a life. But for the rest of us with young children, we have to watch this six-year-old little girl fix all sorts of broken toys all day long - with the help from her stuffed animal friends like Stuffy, Chilly and Lambie. Lambie is one of Doc’s best friends, and this little cuddle doll will give out lots of hugs to your child. Which is great, because now you don’t have to.
Daft Daddy Rated (5/5)
Product Review: Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon
April 26th, 2013
© Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon
Daft Daddy has been on the wagon, and Daft Daddy has fallen off the wagon. But with the Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon, your wee darling will at least stay IN the wagon because it comes with seatbelts. You can fold the seats up for a comfortable ride, or you can fold the seats down for maximum hauling capacity. It has a large storage compartment as well as 4 cup holders that can hold a juice box for junior or an adult beverage for daddy. It even has an extra-long handle for easy pulling and Dura-Tread tires for a smooth ride. Which is important, as you don’t want to spill daddy’s drink.
Daft Daddy Rated (5/5)
Product Review: Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother from Fisher Price
April 11th, 2013
© Rainforest Waterfall Peek-A-Boo Soother by Fisher-Price
As if your dull chat and off-key singing wasn’t enough, the Rainforest Peek-A-Boo Waterfall Soother from Fisher-Price provides you with yet another chance to lull your baby to sleep. This melodic music player features a colorful jungle that is designed to calm your baby with soft lights and mesmerizing waterfall motions, while providing soothing lullabies and nature sounds. It attaches nicely to the side of any crib, or even a nice wicker basket if you plan on leaving your baby on the porch of your local orphanage.
Daft Daddy Rated (5/5)
Product Review: Little People Animal Farm by Fisher-Price
April 2nd, 2013
© Little People Animal Farm by Fisher-Price
Daft Daddy loves farms more than Oliver Wendell Douglas. I love farms so much I only shop at farmer’s markets, I only eat Farmer John hot dogs, and I even gave money to Farm Aid. So when I came across the Little People Animal Farm by Fisher-Price, I just had to get it for wee Mac. The farm includes a silo, a barn, Farmer Jed, as well as a cow, a sheep, a pig and a horse. It also comes with a DVD with 3 farming stories. Unfortunately, none of those stories were about a New York City attorney acting on his dream to move to the countryside to be a farmer with his glamorous Hungarian wife.
Daft Daddy Rated (5/5)
Mother of 21-month old boy, 46-month old girl needs to move to the year system of time keeping
March 13th, 2013
© Glee
Daft Daddy has never been very good at math. Back in high school I would have made Brittany Pierce look smart. And that’s because I’ve always believed there are 3 types of people in this world: those who are good at math and those who aren’t. So when I read the story about a mother who still uses the “month-system” instead of the “year-system” when discussing her children’s ages in my new favorite on-line parenting publication, The Parenteer, I just had to, like, share it with you.
