2. And it’s just not getting any easier for toddlers, they’re psychopaths. Is your kid a psychopath? There’s a checklist to find out.
3. The Motherlode’s KJ Dell’Antonia took her kids to the New Hampshire primary. When it comes to teaching kids about US politics, can’t I just throw on a few episodes of the West Wing?
4. Have you seen Kourtney Kardashian and her mommyblogging? We keep meaning to check it out but haven’t gotten around to it. Jezebel says it’s kinda useless. Yeah, we could see that, but we kinda like Kourtney anyway. She is the woman who introduced us to those alcohol test strips for breastmilk, after all.
5. And the latest in those Shit ___ say: Shit Mom Bloggers say.
Beth Blenz-Clucas blogs about music for kids that grownups will love too
There’s a general theory of parenting positing that kids must have a dog in order to learn responsibility. I’m convinced that the real allure of dog ownership is to have a tail-wagging being in the house who provides constant companionship and never says “I hate you!” Also, you can boss dogs around with no worry of backtalk. Are these really lessons for the kids, or for us? Read more...
2. Do dads-to-be need a last hurrah before the baby comes? Yeah, that’s what dadchelor parties are for.
3. Last week Michael Aggar wrote about the need for Google Kids. Now he’s done a little research and his initial plan might need some work.
4. Wrestling, pillow fights, chasing one another around, — general roughhousing: It’s a good thing. It helps get in some much needed physical activity, lets parents get in tune with their kids and promotes bonding. Roughhousing releases oxytocin, the same chemical released by breastfeeding moms to their babies.
5. This dog seems so sweet, why don’t these kids want to play fetch with him? Read more...
Artable is a series about highfalutin arty stuff that kids and parents can enjoy together. When searching for our first Artable artist, William Wegman immediately came to mind. Walker, 1990, via Flavorwire
Wegman is an artist famous for his portraits of costumed dogs in comical poses , most notably his Weimariners Man Ray and Fay Ray and their descendants Battina, Crooky, Chundo, and Chip. Wegman’s sleek and soulful Weimariners make excellent muses. Fay Ray seems to be able to assume any pose. The dog photos lent themselves very naturally to a series of childrens’ book inspired by the dogs’ various acting chops: Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, ABC, Mother Goose, Farm Days, My Town, Surprise Party and Chip Wants a Dog (all Hyperion). Some Bunchland readers may remember Wegman’s video segments for Sesame Street. They’ve appeared regularly since 1989.
1. Dogs and infants: practically the same thing.
