First Time Parents
First time parents are so sweet. The way they think that no one has ever had a baby before, or that their baby is the cutest in the world, or that the child's needs come before everything and everyone else's in the universe. Actually they're annoying. Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad rant and rave striking out at the first timers with little regard for health or safety. Watch this episode and you won't know who needs to chill out more, new parents or the unstable and slightly neurotic hosts. DadLabs Ep. 65 The Lounge.
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New York International Auto Show

In this episode of Quality Time, Daddy Brad travels to the New York International Auto Show. He searched the trade show floor to find the latest in family friendly automobiles. Representatives from Ford, Toyota, Mazda, Volkswagen and Subaru share the latest features in their cars that appeal to families and parents. Find out what safety changes have been implemented in their latest car and mini van designs. DadLabs Ep. 765 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

BPA Concerns Continued

The BPA controversy is something that we at DadLabs have been looking at for years. In this episode, we talk with Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends to find out if parents should still be worried. What legislation or regulations exist regarding BPA? What are the health concerns? What are the sources of BPA exposure in pregnant women and babies and how can the risks be minimized? Do you buy BPA free products? Let us know your thoughts on this topic at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 764 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Sherpa Dad

The role of fathers has shifted from man of the house to sherpa. Why do dads resemble pack animals when having to travel by air? Why does dad have to carry so much stuff like backpacks, diaper bags, a stroller, a car seat and much more? Can an Infant Cruizer from Gogo Babyz be the solution to change dads from sherpas back to just parents? DadLabs Ep. 763 is brought to you by Gogo Babyz.

Dad Blog Challenge

Daddy Clay recently went to the Mom 2.0 Summit, a conference for mommy bloggers that took place in New Orleans. While there is no dad blog conference, there are a number of panels that deal with dad blogging issues and other fatherhood topics. And when compared to mom blogs, dad blogs don't have quite the same reach. So Daddy Clay is issuing a challenge to dads - go read a dad blog. Find a great blog like Dadcentric or Dadwagon or one of the many other fatherhood blogs and come back to DadLabs and tell us about it. DadLabs Ep. 762 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

New Books for Kids from Scholastic

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay recommends some great books from Scholastic for your young adult readers. The documentary novel "Countdown" by Deborah Wiles takes place against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis and features scrapbooks throughout the book that include photographs, song lyrics, biographies and more. "Dear Dumb Diary," by Jim Benton is written in the voice of a middle school girl. Raina Telgemeier's book "Smile" resembles a comic book and is influenced by her experiences with braces in middle school. Along with interviews with each of these authors, find out what books they would recommend for kids. DadLabs Ep. 761 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Water Safety

With the weather warming up, many families are gearing up for visits to swimming pools, lakes, rivers, water parks and more, making water safety an extremely important topic. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Alissa Magrum, Executive Director of Colin's Hope, an organization dedicated to creating and supporting programs that aid in preventing children from drowning. She gives us the statistics on drowning, and also warns about dangers in other areas where water is found including bathtubs, toilets, and kiddie pools. Learn some swim safety rules and why it's important to pay attention to kids when they're near water. For more information, parents can visit colinshope.org. DadLabs Ep. 760 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Additional footage provided by Colin's Hope and Rob Cunningham.

Survivor Dad: First Flight

In this episode of Survivor Dad, stay at home dad Nathan talks about taking Asher on his first flight. Going through airport security can be a hassle for any parent, but it can be even more difficult if you're traveling with a baby. He offers a few tips on how to travel with a child, including packing strategies and what kinds of items to carry. A TSA representative also weighs in and offers information about foods that can be carried on the airplane, what clothing to wear, and other strategies to make flying easier. Survivor Dad Ep. 9. DadLabs Ep. 759.

Do Men Mother?

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with Andrea Doucet, author of the book "Do Men Mother?" The book looks at dads as primary caregivers of their kids. She tells us about the experiences that led her to write the book as well as what it covers. She also shares her thoughts on 50/50 marriage and parenting. DadLabs Ep. 758 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Poppilop Bedtime Books

Are you a parent who struggles with the parenting challenge of putting your child to bed? In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks to the creators of Poppilop. These parents have released a series of bedtime books for kids that aim to calm children and help them sleep through guided meditations. They tell us why they were inspired to write the books and tell us more about their multimedia project and web site. DadLabs Ep. 757 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Multi-Generational Travel

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay tackles the subject of multi-generational travel. He offers tips and advice about how to minimize any conflicts between family members. He also reveals the three areas that present the greatest threat to a family vacation of this type - money, logistics, and rules. Travel writers Lisa and Steve McElroy also weigh in on the subject. What are your thoughts on traveling with extended family? Let us know at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 756 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.