SuburbanDaddy

An expectant dad has a lot of pressures and details to worry about. Getting the nursery ready, learning about which crib and car seats are the safest. Taking care of the mom-to-be’s cravings and whims. But nothing compares with the pressure of picking a name for your child. A name is [...]

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The most popular word in a three year old’s vocabulary is ‘why’. It has been estimated that every fourth word out of their mouths is ‘why’. Also very popular are ‘what are you doing?’ and ‘what’s that?’ At this age, kids are human sponges, eager to take in any and all information [...]

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The most popular people in my house right now are Barney, Mickey Mouse, and Elmo. We watch the videos, sing the songs, play with the toys, and did I mention we watch the videos? It’s amazing how kids never tire of watching the same thing over and over. Taken in small doses, [...]

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One Step Ahead, for 0-3 years, and Leaps and Bounds, years 3+, have a great selection of products. Everything from bath, travel, toys, to child-proofing devices. Prices are reasonable and some items are exclusively theirs. No, I don’t work for them or get commissions. They just have some really well thought [...]

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Whoever said kids keep you young was either a) lying, or b) didn’t have any kids. Kids speed the aging process. The more kids, the faster the process. It is unavoidable.
There are the obvious signs of aging, like gray hair. Just like every U.S. president goes gray while in office, so [...]

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Have you ever noticed how kids love the toys at other people’s houses, more than their own, no matter how many they have? We have enough toys in our house to open a toy store, and my kids always seem to be bored and uninterested in them. But, when we go to someone [...]

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I will be getting a minivan soon, to replace my 1998 Honda Civic. I have my sights set on the top rated Honda Odyssey. Why wouldn’t I want to drive this car? What is the stigma with buys driving minivans? Today’s minivans are comfortable, powerful, stylish, with every bell and whistle [...]

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Getting my preschooler to eat fruits or vegetables is near impossible. His diet mainly consists of chicken nuggets, waffles, pizza, pasta, chicken nuggets, and crackers. Did I mention chicken nuggets? What is it with those that is so damn appealing to kids?
There are a few almost fruit and vegetable items that he’ll [...]

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