The Birds and the Bees… and a Swarm of Bees Challenge???
When it comes to having “The Talk” with their kids, parents can range from super-chill whatevs about it, to something that doctors would write down on a clipboard as a coronary event. I kind of get the sense that the average experience sits closer to the heart attack than explaining it casually while making a […]
“Holiday Shopping” : Convos With My 6-Year-Old
I went shopping with my 7yo son recently, and I made use of the drive there to go over (over and over and over) the trip’s one ground rule. I had him repeat it. “What’s the one rule for this trip?” I asked as we rolled into the parking lot. “No asking for you to […]
“Sleeping” : Convos With My 5-Year-Old
The first thing that’s funny about this video is that it’s title: “Sleeping.” HAH! Ugh. The rest is pretty damned funny, too. It’s not funny when you’re experience a terrible night’s sleep because the kids have invaded your bed, but it’s funny to watch the misery unfold with two kids being played by grown men. […]
“Karate” : Convos With My 5-Year-Old
Three things about kids that can be wildly unpredictable: 1) Their movements 2) Their thoughts 3) Their emotions So, when it comes to something like Karate, you can expect to see some pretty crazy moves and techniques, you’re likely to have some highly amusing conversations, and there’s a good chance Karate will become Cry-até. Haha! […]
“Public Bathroom” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
Some of the things we experience in public restrooms with our kids are best blacked out of our memories. Taking them to go “potty” is rough enough at home, but a trip to a public restroom is like napalm on a train wreck. This video by Matt and David (featuring Matt’s wife, Leila) hilariously demonstrates […]
“SHARK!” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
Why watch Jaws or Sharknado when you can have a shark panic attack playing with your kid? I love how he immediately jumps into pretend mode. Those kids do train us well. The awesome visual effects were done by YouTuber, Daniel Hashimoto (Action Movie Kid). Don’t worry no sharks or little girls (or full-grown men […]
“Monkey Bars” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
They cautiously study and probe some new strange thing. A ladybug marches across a branch with giant, observing eyes glued to it. They watch some unfamiliar activity from the sidelines. A mob of other kids is sized up with sideways glances as they run around randomly with a ball. Watching your kid, as they push […]
“Cat” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
I’m not sure if this is a “what, just me?” thing, but this video seems to indicate that it’s possible that it’s not just me. You see, I’m talking about that moment in parenting when your kid asks you about something when you’re dead… For me, the first time was being asked by my son […]
“FORE” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
Teaching young kids something… anything really, can be the ultimate test of anyone’s patience. I’m surprised that kindergarten and preschool teachers don’t have nervous breakdowns annually. Despite the stress and frustration and occasional physical danger, the moment is priceless you see that cute, clumsy little pupil do it correctly (finally!) and then triumphantly squeal their […]
“Friends” : Convos With My 4-Year-Old
The art of BFF-ery can be complicated at any age, and it can be like pinwheels and air-horns and flamethrowers inside when you’re a little kid. This is the sweetest look at the breakdown of friendship you’ll ever see, from the eyes of a 4-year-old girl, played by a fully-grown man. Also? If anyone comments […]
