We’ve seen these “instructional diagrams” from How to be a Dad circulating around our social media channels for a little while now, and we took some comfort in the fact that everyone’s kids subject them to these bizarre sleep positions. Whether you have a family bed, or the kids just crawl in when they’ve had a bad dream, it seems we’ve all had to adjust our idea of a good night’s sleep.
Which one is the most common in your bed? We’re going to have to go with H is for Hell.
And here you thought you’d only hear Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” today
Steve Burns, of Blue’s Clues fame, teamed up with Flaming Lips’ guitarist (among other things) Steven Drozd to create a song about the mighty groundhog. It’s only appropriate that we listen to their musical stylings on this most auspicious of February days.
Learn all about the groundhog with this great kindie track:
One dad really tried to make his kid’s birthday special
Bunch dad Mike McPhaden wanted his son’s birthday to be an all-day celebration and surprised him with this special lunch. Well, normal lunch, specially prepared.
How excited would you be to unwrap blueberry yogurt, a spoon, a cheese string, a banana, fuzzy peach fruit chews and a ham & cheese sandwich on multigrain bread? We’re going to go with exponentially more excited than an unwrapped lunch with the same ingredients.
Dadrockers + classic cartoons? Makes a certain amount of sense
The video for Wilco’s new song, “Dawned on Me” features some very familiar-looking characters: Popeye, Olive Oyl and Bluto. Apparently this is the second time Wilco and the famous sailor man have teamed up, as a comic last Sunday revealed that the S.S. Wilco carries Wilco brand spinach.
What do you think? Are Jeff Tweedy and co. suited to this black and white comic styling? Are there other rock band-comic strip characters that need to be paired up?
We’ll proudly shout how cool these monster mitts are from the snowy rooftops
Kids loathe being sheathed in winter garb. It’s sweaty, itchy, cumbersome, and full use of the arms is impossible when your arms are about the length of a foot long sub. These mitten alternatives are guaranteed to make your kids smile. An easy, cheap sewing craft, kids can help cutting out felt features and choosing colours. Don’t be fooled by their whimsical appearance: These mitten-characters are meant for fighting back at Jack Frost!
The year of the dragon has some exciting rituals to welcome the new year
Gung Hei Faat Choih, readers! (That means bless, happiness and prosperity). We’ve rounded up a few fun ways you can ring in the Lunar new year the luckiest way possible. Each day of the 15 day Lunar New Year festival holds a specific significance that varies according to local traditions, but the first day symbolizes a new start in one’s life, refreshing hopes for prosperity, wealth and happiness.
HOLLER AT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA FOR FAMILY KINSHIP
Day 1 of the lunar new year is time to honour one’s elders and family members to ensure a tight family bond all year. Gather round the laptop and skype grandma and grandpa, or get them on the phone!
CIRTUS FRUITS: SUGARED FOR SWEET YEAR, FRESH FOR A NEW START
Children born this year, between now and February 9, 2013 are thought to be extra lucky. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by crafting this easy and colourful recycled beast.
You’ll need:
egg cartons
paint
construction paper
tissue paper
markers
glue
scissors
To learn how to make this Chinese New Year craft, head over to Activity Village.
