Talking to Elmo

Owen finds himself in an extremely awkward conversation with Elmo. You know how it goes with big stars and boundaries. Hilarity ensues. DadLabs Ep. 51 Daditude.

 

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CineSkates First Look

Today on DadLabs, Daddy Danny gets the inside scoop with Justin Jensen, the inventor of CineSkates, an amazing and portable dolly that's perfect for anyone wanting to create some really amazing footage with their DSLRs or small cameras.  If you're filmmaker or a dad that's big on camera gear and getting the best shots possible, you will not want to miss this episode of Gear Daddy.
Also, check out, support and get your very own CineSkates on Kickstarter at http://cinetics.com/kickstarter.
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Daddy Does Retro: Media

In this episode of Daddy Does Retro, Daddy Clay (aka Clay Nichols) gets nostalgic about media. Do kids today consume more media like television, videogames and web video than their parents did? Or just a different kind of media? Us parents watched television reruns of I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gilligan's Island and Leave it to Beaver. Whereas today's children watch television tailored to their tastes featuring stars like Zach and Cody and Miley Cyrus. This humorous take claims that kids back in the day watched more media like television and video games than today's kids. DadLabs Ep. 802 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Hot Wheels Play

In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Brad teaches us that the most beneficial playmate for your child, just might be you. We also learn about the aspects of play from Early Parenting Coach, Carrie Contey, Ph.D. and get the scoop about the Video Racer from Toy Designer Tony Martino.  The Hot Wheels Video Racer is a die-cast car with a built in video camera.  Ep 801 is brought to you by Hot Wheels Video Racer

Author Greg Wright on His Book: Daddy Dates

Author Greg Wright of the new book "Daddy Dates" sits down with Clay Nichols to discuss the challenges of raising daughters today. Parents, particularly fathers, of girls growing up face many challenges. Wright has a simple suggestion, a technique that all dads can use to open communication and foster a healthy father-daughter relationship: go on "daddy dates" together. The book Daddy Dates is about a guy taking his best shot at being a successful dad by trying to know his girls -- really know their fears, dreams and opinions. Daddy Dates is about one thing -- becoming her hero one date at a time. Ep. 799 is brought to you by BabyBjorn

Rice Cereal

The first day that a parent introduces solid food to their baby is especially nice for dads. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay shares details about the bonding experience he shared with his son while a stay at home dad when he first introduced rice cereal feedings. Pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown joins in to give tips to parents about how to properly prepare rice cereal. Learn about a few options including brown rice cereal and whole grain rice cereal that you can find in your grocery store baby food aisle. DadLabs Ep. 799 is brought to you by Beaba.

Daddy Does Retro - Clothing

In this episode of Daddy Does Retro, Daddy Clay gets nostalgic about clothing. As back to school time approaches each year, parents are faced with the task of taking their children clothes shopping. But have things really changed since we were kids? Are today's kids more obsessed with brand awareness than their dads and moms? What impact have school uniforms had? And most important, what did Daddy Clay look like as a child? Answers to these questions and more. DadLabs Ep. 798 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Minor Monitor

The safety of kids on social media is one issue that is of great concern to parents. In this episode of The Lab, we introduce you to a product called MinorMonitor that a parent can use to protect their children on Facebook. The software monitors a child's profile and reports back to parents when it identifies possible cyberbullying, hate crimes, drug use, solicitation, and more. It also sends an alert when kids are tagged in photos. If you've got thoughts about privacy as it relates to your kids and social media, share them with us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 797 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Visit http://www.minormonitor.com/ for more info.

Littlest Locavore: Home Garden Tips

In our latest episode of Littlest Locavore, Daddy Brad and a few others offers tip on how to grow your own home garden. Growing your own fresh vegetables at home is a great family activity and a wonderful way to include kids in cooking and preparing food. Whether you build a box garden or an herb garden, there are a variety of nutrition and health benefits to eating home grown veggies. If you've got thoughts on gardening, share them with us at DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 796 is brought to you by Beaba.

Daddy Does Retro - Cars

In this episode of Daddy Does Retro, Daddy Brad gets nostalgic about cars. He recalls a time when cars had vinyl seats, wood paneling on the outside, and you could lie down in the back window. What happens when you ask your kids to roll down the window? How has technology changed the family road trip? How do today's entertainment systems compare with those of the past? DadLabs Ep. 795 is brought to you by BabyBjorn.

Summertime Safety

Summer provides a lot of opportunities for families to spend time outdoors. From a backyard barbecue to playing on a playscape, there's fun for everyone. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay talks with John from Underwriters Laboratory. UL is an organization that tests products for safety. He shares a few safety tips that parents will want to keep in mind when grilling and also advises when it's best to retire a gas grill. Visit safetyathome.com for more safety tips about playscapes and other summer activities. This episode is brought to you by BabyBjorn.