tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9315586231890761402024-02-06T23:45:46.946-06:00Stunt DadA father friendly site for anyone looking to commiserate their feelings about being a dad, discuss tips and tricks on how best to survive fatherhood and somewhere to get a laugh every now and then. This is not a parenting blog, not a daddy blog, not a mommy blog — it's a Stunt Dad blog.Stunt Chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01531595386692870737noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-15668318163527686052012-11-08T08:07:00.001-06:002012-11-08T08:07:31.600-06:00Free Wreck it Ralph apps from GeekDad<div>GeekDad is offering 5 free downloads if Wreck it Ralph apps, plus reviews. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11/wreck-it-ralph-app-giveaway/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredgeekdad+%28Wired%3A+Blog+-+GeekDad%29">www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11/wreck-it-ralph-app-giveaway?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredgeekdad+%28Wired%3A+Blog+-+GeekDad%29</a> <br><br>Download the official Twitter app <a href="https://twitter.com/download">here</a> </div><div><br><br>-Ben</div>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-29095228277920454792012-11-05T07:47:00.001-06:002012-11-05T07:47:23.576-06:00Illustrator dad takes drawing on lunch bags to the next level.<div><a href="http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11/sandwich-bag-art/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredgeekdad+%28Wired%3A+Blog+-+GeekDad%29">www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11/sandwich-bag-art?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wiredgeekdad+%28Wired%3A+Blog+-+GeekDad%29</a> <br><br>Download the official Twitter app <a href="https://twitter.com/download">here</a> </div><div><br><br>-Ben</div>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-33568844151144769652012-10-30T08:02:00.000-05:002012-10-30T08:27:57.965-05:00Things to do when the power goes out <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Our thoughts are with all the Stunt Dads who are dealing with flooding, power outages and most important...closed schools. We would also like to share that a power outage is a great time to teach kids what life was like before 500 cable channels, Wii, X Box, iPhones and iPads. When we were kids (us Stunt Dads) we played with cardboard boxes instead of X Boxes. And when we were bored of that we played board games. We played hide and seek in the dark. We played cops and robbers with our hands and feet instead of a joystick, tag was a game and not a way to categorize a Facebook pic. we made games up, changed the rules of dodgeball so it could be played with a potatoe and enjoyed whatever our imaginations could create. All we really needed was our undivided attention to the goal of having a good time. Remember? Remember when a paper towel roll became a sword and a toilet paper roll was a telescope? Do you even remember anymore how to turn a marker into a gun by holding it over your closed fist with your thumb? Think your kid knows that one? <br><br>If you are one of the unfortunate people without power, we hope that your home is quickly restored back to normal, but also that you Stunt Dad (yes its a verb too) the moment by making the most of it and playing with your kids the way you played with your best friend a few decades ago; with imagination. Hell it sounds so good I may just flip the breaker when I get home tonight and play along. <br><br>Be safe,<br>Stunt Dad</p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-28509767688521543132012-10-27T05:41:00.000-05:002012-10-27T07:29:25.090-05:00Halloween's coming - get inspired With Halloween just around the corner it's time to get your costumes pulled together, pull the skeletons out of the closet and get ready for the big night. We've created a <a href="http://pinterest.com/stuntdad/halloween-costumes/">Pin Board on Pinterest to get your creative juices flowing for Halloween Costume Ideas</a>.<br />
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These words are often a short cut to explaining the full truth and reason something could, should or can be. They lack insight and care. Words like can't, no and don't should be replaced with full explanations and the logic why a path or decision is ultimately detrimental. Wrong is a lazy way out of having to identify the right answer. And hate should never have been invented.<br />
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Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-78594623936447807312012-10-17T08:40:00.000-05:002012-10-17T08:43:15.986-05:00Steve Van Zandt is a Stunt Dad...Springsteen too! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/17/springsteen-fellow-hall-famers-rock-nyc-kids-charity-show-in-honor-steven-van/' target='_blank'>Read why here >></a></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-37261492021319469732012-10-08T07:22:00.000-05:002012-10-08T07:34:10.130-05:009 year old wins Texas State Fair Spam Cooking Contest <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>If there is one thing kids need to know before entering the fifth grade, it's how to cook Spam. And finally, 9 year olds everywhere can look to Lawson Sanders of Fort Worth as their inspiration. The acclaimed Spam cooker starting entering contests at the age of 6, and just 3 years later he has seized the coveted blue ribbon. <a href='http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/dallas/headlines/20121006-kids-have-a-lot-on-their-plates-for-state-fair-cooking-competition.ece' target='_blank'>Read more here...</a>.<br><br><a href='http://www.spam.com/recipes/highest-rated-recipes?sitelink=highestrated2&gclid=CJuZs4O28bICFQVgMgod_2MA9A' target='_blank'>Or get your Spam on with these delicious recipes.</a>.</p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-76990996269794917642012-10-08T06:06:00.000-05:002012-10-08T06:06:00.467-05:00Level up your Halloween Costume this year...head to Washington D.C. SpyMuseum <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>On October 20th you can become one of the worlds most bad ass dads by taking your kid the <a href='http//www.spymuseum.org/calendar/detail/operation-undercover-secrets-of-disguise-workshop/2012-10-20' target='_blank'>International Spy Museum</a> in Washington D.C. There, you and your jubilant kid(s) will the craft of disguise, spy style. Not only will you learn how to change your appearance, but to think and act like a new identity. Once the transformation is complete you will put your disguise to the test by engaging in a undercover mission.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhywxrBq_7t3URZ8_PG-nzB8iAMp_vza906amWas_vYFaBJPyhq-Y46NKlqCoAWWfrm-ChVgqEWv6Jc58YS-LC54C9i7rfmd0ziz4aBr43a6q-Ox1NOeEu7aTZ1I6xPwZkSBMXYGELxTX2F/'></div></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-37358526304659157622012-10-07T16:33:00.000-05:002012-10-07T16:43:57.507-05:00Cheapest Toy Ever - Cardboard<div align="left" class="bloggerplus_text_section" style="clear: both;">
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Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-20804191591108482782012-10-05T06:03:00.000-05:002012-10-05T06:03:00.085-05:00Failure is not a life lesson <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>"Life is hard", "Pick yourself up after getting knocked down", "You can't always get what you want". Sound old and crotchety? Ya, that's because these statements are from the old dad order. And while its good to teach your kids how to deal and bounce back from failure. It's way more awesomer (shut it English snob) to talk and teach your kids about success and how to achieve it.<br><br>Don't believe me?<a href='http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/do-kids-really-learn-from-failure-why-conventional-wisdom-may-be-wrong/2012/10/03/9a285b5e-0d88-11e2-bb5e-492c0d30bff6_blog.html' target='_blank'> Read the words of a successful child behavioralister.</a></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-47346022800962287932012-10-04T06:18:00.004-05:002012-10-04T06:18:34.365-05:00Background TV, Kinda like Second Hand Smoke...it's bad for youMost parents (all Stunt Dads) know that TV is bad for your kids. And most try to limit the time that kids are watching tv. However some parents don't count background TV as TV time, like having the news on or the game. The bottom line? Background TV can hurt cognitive skills as well and should be limited. <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/kids-exposed-whopping-four-hours-background-tv-day-195919026.html" target="_blank">Check out this article for the details</a>. <br />
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Toys "R" Us has announced the release of Tabeo. A Wi-Fi tablet for kids with dozens of free and kid rated apps for entertainment and education. It will sell only at Toys "R" Us and be about $150. Also vying for your upcoming holiday frenzy, Amazon is releasing a new Kindle Fire for about the same price and Apple is rumored to have a smaller iPad set to release in October.</div>
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Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-22120428470944249992012-09-10T06:00:00.000-05:002012-09-10T06:00:13.524-05:005 Reasons Bedtime Might Be a Pain in the Ass <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>You would love to go to bed and get some extra sleep, but your kids probably fuss and want to stay up with the grown ups. If only they knew that after they go to sleep all you do is clean, pay bills, fix whatever they broke, and scourer the internet for what you are doing wrong as a parent and how to fix it-they might not be so sad to go to sleep. Find splice in that someday your revenge will come when they become parents and you get a chance to slip your grandkids chocolate chips before bedtime.<br><br>Here are five causes of bedtime frustration and what you can do about it.<br><br>1. Eating too much before dinner. While a midnight snack might help get you down, kids systems are quick to turn Mac and cheese into monster fuel. Have dinner a few hours before bedtime and avoid snacks just before bedtime. <br><br><a href='http://www.aasmnet.org/articles.aspx?id=1311' target='_self'>+ A recent study indicates earlier mandated bedtimes can lower your child's chances of depression.</a><br><br>2. They want control. It is a normal stage in their development, but unfortunately for you it can turn into a power struggle for any parent with less than Yoda like Jedi mind control powers. The best way to deal with an assertive little one is to integrate choices into the bedtime routine. Do you want the "Dukes of Hazzard" pajamas or the "All in the Family" PJs? Would you like to go to bed at 7:30 or 7:31? This will make them feel in control and get you closer your Jedi certificate.<br><br><a href='http://blog.sfgate.com/parenting/2012/05/05/parenting-by-force-jedi-mind-tricks-on-the-kids/' target='_blank'>+ Mike Adamick's five Force moments. My favorite is number 5.</a><br><br>3. They are scared. While you may have spent a small fortune on those black out shades so you could get a good nights sleep, it's helping your kids imagination run wild with what might be lurking in their closet. A night light can help calm their imaginations, as well as reassuring words that you will keep them safe. Remember that this is your opportunity to he build confidence and security in your little one and that it may take a little time to help them master their fears.<br><br><a href='http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/2009/06/18/what-causes-some-kids-to-wet-the-bed/' target='_blank'>+ Monsters are not scaring the piss out of your kid at night. They are wetting the bed for other reasons.</a><br><br>4. Caffeine. You may think that chocolate milk after a nap was ok, but experts suggest no caffeine 6 to 8 hours before bedtime. So if your kid is still napping, that means no caffeine ever.<br><br><a href='http://www.livestrong.com/article/519206-the-impact-of-caffeine-on-children/?utm_source=RELARTICLES_R1' target='_blank'>+ The Impact of Caffeine on Children</a><br><br>5. Bedtime might not be early enough. While your child may seem very awake and full of energy it may be the result of being overtired. When a child is up too long their body releases a stress hormone called cortisone. So if their bedtime is continually a battle, try moving it up 30 minutes and see if things go a little soother.<br><br><a href='http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/9695/20120427/cdc-sleep-deprivation-working-u-s-employment.htm' target='_blank'>+ One third of Americans are sleep deprived.</a></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-82942487440155559822012-09-09T08:00:00.000-05:002012-09-09T08:00:04.374-05:00Free Daily Schedule Templates <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>It's a challenge to herd little ones all day, get them to eat their meals, brush their teeth, clean their rooms and go to bed. But I have found that if they know what to expect and have a way to visually see their day, then they put up much less of a fuss. That's what encouraged me to Google "Daily kid schedule templates" and eureka! Search and you shall find. For a wealth of free scheduling templates check out <a href='http://www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com/daily%20routines.htm' target='_blank'>freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com</a></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-27221149899906714072012-09-03T10:00:00.001-05:002012-09-03T10:00:15.695-05:00Timing is everything...and a great way to save cash <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Someone just shared this article with me from cheapest.com. Want to know the best time to buy a boat? March. Towels for said boat? January. Used car to get you to your second job needed to pay for said boat? April.<br><br><a href='http://www.cheapism.com/blog/1863/best_time_to_buy' target='_blank'>Check out cheapism.com for more on the timing of saving money.</a></p>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-35256329737204519632012-09-03T09:06:00.001-05:002012-09-03T10:46:38.195-05:00Finally - technology makes spelling fun and physicalA new iPhone/Android app called "Seek and Spell" turns spelling into an interactive and active game in which an open park becomes your board. You run around the park to gather letters and then spell words for points. 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2. The art of diversion and working as a team - when we lost our rubber ball for playing pinners on the roof, we were forced to put aside our playground differences and work as a team. We would all pitch in to create a diversion so 2 kids could sneak down to the local corner store and buy another ball. Diversions ranged from shoving matches to faked injuries and sometimes a few needed to be string together if the shop keeper took the time to count the pennies.<br />
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So if your school is talking about recess, speak up and shut the idea down. There are valuable lessons to be learned on the playground.<br />
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<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/life/family/2012/08/recess_in_schools_research_shows_it_benefits_children_.html">Read on</a>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-42646917029299739442012-08-29T07:18:00.001-05:002012-08-29T07:23:00.296-05:00Books bad for kids, say expertsAs your little one heads off to school you may daydream about your little one someday becoming a surgeon, lawyer or search engine giant. But experts say all those books are bad! At least for your kids back. 13K kids were treated last year for back injuries due to their heavy backpacks. So what's a dad to do? Burn the books? Well, if you have a whole lotta gumption, encourage your school to get into the cloud and deliver homework and books via PDF files. Many bookmakers are offering schools digital versions to save the trees and your kids back, not to mention the expense of printing and shipping. But aside from changing the system, a little common sense goes a long way. Encourage your little one only to bring home what they need. It will save their little backs, and is a great opportunity to start teaching common sense. Want more tips? <a href="http://www.ivillage.com/overloaded-backpacks-can-injure-kids-experts/4-a-482976">Check it...</a>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931558623189076140.post-50600910563718977222012-08-28T08:12:00.001-05:002012-08-28T08:12:12.737-05:00Jet Blue-the airline for kids? Or business traveller beware!!Jet Blue is running a kids fly free promotion for up to 2 kids if you book your travel before Aug 29. The good news is that Jet blue has made it economical to take your kids on a fall trip to grandmas, or a game at Fenway. This move could also prove to be beneficial for the economy as business travelers will flock to buy expensive noise canceling headphones and will be required to get banana mush stains removed from suit jackets post flight. It's a win win... <a href="http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/blogs/packup/2012/08/jetblue_picks_up_the_tab_for_k.html">check it</a>Stunt Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13781601871935516527noreply@blogger.com0