With five kids from 2 to 11, we're in the process of getting our older kids cell phones. While some would choose to purchase their children the latest iPhone or Android phone, my wife and I are much more hesitant. Not only are the prices of these smartphones rather steep, I'm not sure I'm ready to let my kids have access to the world. Call me an overprotective parent if you'd … [Read more...] about Best Flip Phones and GPS Watches for Kids 2019
5 Good Budget College Student Laptops from $500 to $800 in 2019
It's not every day that one of your kids goes off to college. You remember like it was yesterday when they were born, when they rode their first bike, and even when they got their first speeding ticket. All of that sentimentality is sure to make you shed a few tears and believe me, your college student is going to milk that for everything it's worth. Better yet, you already … [Read more...] about 5 Good Budget College Student Laptops from $500 to $800 in 2019
12 Great Science Gifts and Learning Kits for Kids 2019
A child's early experiences often set the tone for their well-being. These experiences, along with parental interaction, help to ensure their future success. One easy way to interact with them is to get them a gift that's science related and use it with them. As a parent of five children, I've had some success with this. While several of them are drawn towards math and … [Read more...] about 12 Great Science Gifts and Learning Kits for Kids 2019
5 Best Diaper Bags and Backpacks for Dads 2019
As a dad of five kids, I'll honestly carry around just about any bag my wife tells me to. The flowery patterns that often come associated with the typical diaper bag used to scare me off. Now I'm a lot more worried about who has to change those dirty diapers. Still, if I'm out and about by myself, it is a little awkward to explain to others why I'm rocking the floral pattern … [Read more...] about 5 Best Diaper Bags and Backpacks for Dads 2019
5 Good Baby Gates for Hallways and Stairs
As parents, my wife and I have gone through the "ahh how cute" to "she's crawling and picking things off the floor" to the "oh no Hon, she's walking" to the "hide all the chairs, she's climbing and jumping off the table" stages five times at this point. Through all of these stages we've managed to keep our sanity by installing one heavenly item: the baby gate. Of all the … [Read more...] about 5 Good Baby Gates for Hallways and Stairs