Diaper Free:  Facts and FAQs
Sat, 6/06/09 – 22:05 | 47 Comments

Going diaper free with your baby is not as hard or bizarre as you might think.  In the Western world, we have been programmed to believe that babies need diapers, but in many parts of …

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All you need is love
Sunday, 5 Jul, 2009 – 21:13 | 2 Comments
All you need is love

Smarty Pants and I got into a huge power struggle the other day.  He’s great at power struggles.  I get the feeling that he lives for them. His will is stronger than Optimus Prime.  These …

Magic Tricks for the Kids
Sunday, 21 Jun, 2009 – 22:59 | 7 Comments
Magic Tricks for the Kids

Those of you who read The Dad Jam regularly may have picked up on the fact that I like magic.  Ever since I was little I wanted to perform magic tricks, and was fascinated by …

Persistence, Positivity, and Sportball
Sunday, 17 May, 2009 – 21:24 | 2 Comments
Persistence, Positivity, and Sportball

We signed Smarty Pants up for Sportball classes a few weeks ago, and he was really excited about it.
If you haven’t heard of Sportball, picture a gathering of 3 to 5 year olds let loose …

Getting Toddler to Listen – How Signs Can Help
Sunday, 3 May, 2009 – 20:00 | No Comment
Getting Toddler to Listen – How Signs Can Help

One of the hardest things to explain to a toddler does not start with an S.  It begins with an F.
That’s right, flowers.  How do you explain to a toddler that he is not allowed …