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Comment on Total Devo by Paul McKeon

Paul McKeon — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:11:14 +0000

Don’t judge them too harshly, I love the song and alway get a wry smile at the four letter word (not Dell around the 35 second mark.

Comment on Permeation, power and pestering by Simon Sharwood

Simon Sharwood — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:36:48 +0000

Not keeping them away from HP at all. It is a small part of their media diet. But we do try to keep their media age-appropriate. Stuff like HP permeates and we have learned that cannot be stopped. But we find that if we can steer them towards more age-appropriate stuff, the result is better.
Watching Play School, for example, never sparks anti-social behaviour or play that involves things the kids clearly do not comprehend. So instead of running around shouting “Avada Kedavra – you’re dead!” you get cute jokes playing with the lyrics of “I’m a little teapot.” The latter shows comprehension of a different order. That makes one feel a better parent.

Comment on Permeation, power and pestering by Sarah Stokely

Sarah Stokely — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:14:50 +0000

Just curious – are you keeping them away from Harry Potter for a reason? There’s plenty of better kid’s lit out there, but I wondered if you didn’t want him reading it for a particular reason.

Comment on Total Devo by jano

jano — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:36:46 +0000

I adored Devo and still do – if I ever had a chance to get a new dog I have determined to get a whippet and name it “Good”. I don’t want to know about them doing ads, really.

(friend of Elissa’s!)

Comment on Pester Power by Ben Haslem

Ben Haslem — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:27:31 +0000

Simon,
Our four-year-old also knows road trips = “Donalds” = toy.
But over the APEC weekend we went up to the in-laws’ farm near Singleton and Donalds = a playground. No mention of a toy or chippies.
Could McDonalds be encouraging our kids to engage in physical activity?!
He and little brother were asleep when we pulled into the McD’s drive through in Maitland on Sunday. He still doesn’t know he missed Donalds. Had to hide the evidence (bag, wrappers with the tell-tale golden arches) under wife’s feet.

Comment on Total Devo by Post 80a: Cross-post of possible interest to geeks « JargonMaster’s work blog

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:44:12 +0000

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Comment on The big test by Alex Kidman

Alex Kidman — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:05:37 +0000

There are few things in life that are more amusing than watching a five year old beat everyone (and I mean everyone) at Wii Sports Bowling.

Drop me a line if you want to borrow a couple of games, Mr S.

Comment on The big test by dancingmoogle

dancingmoogle — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:17:03 +0000

Cool on getting a Wii. I like mine alot, and mostly I download the games on the virtual console; however, I do play alot of Wii Sports. Hope that you get what you hope for with your Wii.

Comment on Too soon for wiining … by Prue R

Prue R — Sat, 19 May 2007 02:48:30 +0000

>>wineries have no cute animals…

If you’re ever game enough to give it another go with the kids try Kevin Sobels in the Hunter Valley. From my experience their giant St Bernard will keep the kids entertained long enough for you to work your way through the tasting list.

Comment on Too soon for wiining … by Alex K

Alex K — Wed, 16 May 2007 10:06:12 +0000

You should be able to have fun with the kids and a Wii – in fact, if you can’t, something’s going badly wrong.

If my experiences are any guide, it may pay to be prepared to be beaten at Wii Sports Bowling by a five year old. Repeatedly. My wife tells me it’s character-building…