For parenting, all fathered up, watch The DadLab -- a weekly show featuring commentary on parenting issues, from a decidedly male point of view. Check out the results of our experiments on breast pumps, kids web sites, toothbrushes, diaper pails, and much, much more. The DadLab -- we're taking back paternity.
At DadLabs, we believe that there are many tasks that parents should do together. We're just not so sure washing dishes is one of them. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle the subject of dishwashing. Can dad earn a few choreplay points by tackling this house cleaning chore? These dads offer a few cleaning tips to consider when doing the dishes. Gear Daddy Troy also stops by to share some advice on how to maximize dishwasher performance. And do you really need to clean before loading up your dishwashers? Find out when Daddy Clay goes shopping for a new dish washer. And find out why washing dishes is Daddy Clay's favorite domestic chore? DadLabs Ep. 576 is brought to you by Munchkin. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In honor of Thanksgiving, we at DadLabs gathered up a few of our friends and asked them what Thanksgiving means in their homes. For these moms and dads, the holiday is about food and family. At DadLabs, we too love our time with our family, and our Thanksgiving turkey of course. Tofurkey, not so much. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at DadLabs! DadLabs Ep. 575 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay welcomes special guest Po Bronson. Po is one of the authors of the great new parenting book, NurtureShock. In this interview segment, he shares his thoughts on subjects featured in the book including, the science of praise, how to teach kids about race, conflict resolution, and discipline. NurtureShock is one of the best books on the subject of parenting and is a great read for moms and dads. DadLabs Ep. 574 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy travels to the ABC Baby Expo for an overview of the latest infant car seat from Britax, the Britax Chaperone. These car seats are designed with a number of baby safety features including an anti-rebound bar and an innovative headrest design. When used as a baby carrier, the infant seat has an ergonomic design making it easier for parents to carry their child. These carseats also attach easily to the Britax Chaperone stroller which has a unique braking system and folds easily for storage. Check out more Gear Daddy videos for reviews of other products from Britax. DadLabs Ep. 573 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
One of the emerging trends in education today is the growth of language immersion schools. In these settings, children are taught curriculum in a foreign language. In this episode of The Lab, DadLabs visits the Magellan International School, a language immersion school where kids are taught primarily in Spanish. Educators from the school discuss the benefits of such a multicultural program, along with what makes it easier for children to learn a second language. Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad offer their thoughts on language immersion education. Is this type of education something all you parents out there would choose for your kids? Give us your thoughts on DadLabs.com. DadLabs Ep. 572 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this installment of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy talks with the COO and President of Thermos about their new line of stainless steel bottles. The Foogo Phases system of drinking cups feature interchangeable lids that can be switched out based on various stages of child development. The stainless steel cup is BPA free and a great alternative to traditional sippy cups. The lids also work with the Tritan Thermos bottle. Watch and learn the benefits of stainless steel drinking cups. DadLabs Ep. 571 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Music festivals can make for great Quality Time. Daddy Brad talks with Tor Hyams, producer of the Austin Kiddie Limits stage at the Austin City Limits Music Fest about some of the great family fun to be had at ACL and other festivals. From great bands to fun activities for kids, events like these can be an interactive family music experience for both parents and their children. Featured musicians include Milkshake, Telephone Company, kids hip hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, blues guitar prodigy Quinn Sullivan, and others. DadLabs Ep. 570 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy travels to New York City and finds out about all the cool action toys for the fall season kids movies. Astro Boy is the iconic Japanese anime robot boy. The line of Astroboy toys includes action figures, plush toys, and bouncing balls. Planet 51, which opens right around Thanksgiving, is a movie about an astronaut that travels to another planet and meets aliens. The toy line features action figures and a range of different vehicles. These animated movies are great to put on your list of holiday family activities. DadLabs Ep. 569 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy visits the ABC Baby Expo gets the lowdown on the newest baby products from Baby Bjorn. Their latest line of baby accessories includes a baby potty great for potty training and a new color for their Travel Crib Light. They also have reintroduced their popular line of baby carriers, this time made out of organic cotton material. Check out the video to learn more about the best designed baby gear on the planet. DadLabs Ep. 568 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
At the recent Austin City Limits Music Festival, Daddy Brad braved the rain and mud to bring you highlights of live music from some great children's music artists. Check out our interviews with Disney musician Ralph's World, kids music performers Milkshake, and hip hop rapper Secret Agent 23 Skiddo. Daddy Brad also talks with 10-year old blues guitar player virtuoso Quinn Sullivan. Family music makes for great Quality Time. DadLabs Ep. 567 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
The dads at DadLabs are always on the lookout for fun activities for kids. This week, Daddy Owen joins his daughter Arden during her after school gymnastics class. Gymnastics is a great sport for younger children and gives them a chance to exercise and be active. Learn what parents should look for in their kids coaches. And check out how dad and budding gymnast Owen matches up to the kid gymnasts when he attempts a few moves. DadLabs Ep. 566 Hot Dad Action is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Special thanks to Jump! Gymnastics. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay sits down with mommy blogger Lizzie Bermudez of LizzyBtv.com, to discuss their experience at the ABC Baby & Kids Expo. A mom of two kids, Lizzie B shares her thoughts on the variety of baby gear and baby products presented at the show. Daddy Clay talks about the inclusion of dads in new product advertising. LizzieBtv is a great blog for both dad and moms. DadLabs Ep. 565 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
At the ABC Baby & Kids Expo, Gear Daddy got the lowdown on the latest baby strollers from Trends for Kids. These strollers are great for dads, especially a tall dad like Daddy Troy. TFK shows off a few of their jogging strollers, including a double stroller perfect for parents of twins or for a pair of siblings. Their tandem stroller can hold two bassinets and Graco and Peg Perego car seats. They've even got a jogger stroller with a skateboard attached. Watch as Daddy Troy gives it a spin around the expo floor. DadLabs Ep. 564 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Tantrums, meltdowns, and hissy fits can be a nightmare for parents. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad tackle this important child behavior topic. Since we're all about fairness here at DadLabs, we'll first show kids some techniques for throwing a temper tantrum and getting the most of their meltdown, including the best locations for their hissy fit. We also speak with early parenting coach, Carrie Contey, PhD. to learn why temper tantrums happen, how child development factors into it, and what mom and dad can do to deal with them. The dads also weigh in with their thoughts and reveal what exactly they're thinking when they see other parent's children throwing a tantrum. DadLabs Ep. 563 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy meets with a representative from Disney to learn about the latest Disney toys available in Fall 2009. There are a number of toy dolls of the newest Disney princesses from the release of the upcoming Disney movie "The Princess and the Frog". Other products include The "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" diamond edition DVD, along with new Toy Story toys and the summer release of Toy Story 3. DadLabs ep. 562 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In the latest installment of Gear Daddy, Daddy Brad meets up with Petunia Pickle Bottom CEO Braden Jones at the ABC Kids Expo to discuss their latest line of baby diaper bags, the Scout Collection. These designer bags are great for both moms and dads. This leather bag can be used to carry baby wipes, diapers, and all sorts of baby accessories and comes with a diaper changing pad. When you outgrow the diaper bag, it makes a great shoulder bag for dad. It can hold a laptop computer, magazines and newspapers, and even beer, as Daddy Brad discovers. DadLabs Ep. 561 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Every new mom and dad receives a baby album following the birth of their child. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay sits down with the founders of lil'grams, the baby book for modern parents. This web site lets you capture and update family memories wherever you are. You can share blogs, photos, videos and integrate your social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to keep your family and friends updated on your baby. This new technology is a type of digital scrapbooking that dads and moms can use instead of printed baby books. DadLabs Ep. 560 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Car seats and baby strollers are some of the most important purchases parents will make for their children. In this episode of Gear Daddy, Daddy Troy checks out a travel system from Orbit Baby. This infant system features a car seat, carseat base, and a stroller frame. It adjusts as your child grows and holds three different sears including an infant car seat, toddler car seat, and a bassinet. This system is great for baby travel and moms and dads are sure to appreciate all its great features. DadLabs Ep. 559 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay sits down with former Good Morning America host Joan Lunden at the ABC Kids and Baby Expo. Joan is a mom of seven children and the inventor of the KinderKord. This patented safety product is a wrist to wrist connection to connect parents to their kids. Moms and dads keep their hands free while kids stay safe and connected. Keep watching DadLabs for reviews of other great baby products. DadLabs Ep. 558 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad travel to the ABC Kids and Baby Expo to bring you their list of the best new products and accessories for kids and babies. Items include the BPA free Klean Kanteen stainless steel bottle, a Blinxy pacifier, Pop Pals popsicle maker, a new lunchbox, and some great eco friendly products for children. From toys to insect repellent baby clothes to a baby diaper bag from Diaper Dude, the dads have got this baby gear covered. Check out the video for a review of the many great new baby products available for parents. DadLabs Ep. 557 is brought to you by BabyBjorn. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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