Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category

Now Casting: Nanny 911 Wants Your Family!

September 25th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Movies and Media, Parenting 0

I just received a note that the producers from the reality TV show Nanny 911 are looking for “outgoing, charismatic families who need help managing day-to-day family obstacles“, so I thought I’d pass along the information. If your family lives in Connecticut, New Jersey, or New York, and you would like to learn more… check […]

97% of American Kids Play Video Games. Duh.

September 17th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Parenting, Tech and Web 5

Researchers at the Pew Internet & American Life Project released a national survey yesterday (to report pdf) which found what parents across America probably already knew. Nearly all (97%) of American teens between 12 and 17 play video games. I know…I was sure that only 96% played video games, but numbers don’t lie. Other shocking […]

Blog Feature: MimosBlog!

August 7th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Blogs, Parenting 2

I’d like to welcome the brand spanking new blog MimosBlog.com to the blogging scene! MimosBlog is the online arm of the popular Spanish-language parenting magazine Ser Padres, and relative to Parents magazine and GoodyBlog. They welcome Spanish and English comments (and email), so drop by MimosBlog for the latest parenting news en Español!
Have fun and […]

Kidpreneurs: Should We Put the Kids to Work?

April 10th 2008 by Dr.MOZ in Parenting 9

Do you remember your first “kid job” at the lemonade stand, or perhaps you took an occasional lawn mowing gig from your neighbor? Looking back, it was a great way to learn the value of money and anything that pulled us away from the TV for a few hours during the summer was probably […]

Share Your Tips - Santa Claus is Coming!

December 18th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Parenting, Holidays 2

It’s that time of year again everyone! You know…the time of year when we ruin a kid’s perfectly good day surrounded by toys and candy, only to hand them over to a Carny in a red suit. See hundreds more of these horrifying (and hilarious) scary Santa shots at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s “Scared of […]

Choose a Prize: The GoodFather gift CD-ROM or Dadditude by Philip Lerman!

December 17th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Contests, New Dad Gifts, Parenting 21

** Contest Closed, Winner TBA ***
Dear Dr.MOZ’s current giveaway includes two fantastic daddy gifts, and you get to choose your favorite prize!
* For new and expecting dads, we’re giving away The GoodFather gift CD-ROM by Dr.MOZ which teaches new fathers baby skills to a fun gangster parody “he can’t refuse.”
* More experienced dads (and moms) […]

What’s Shakin’ this Tuesday? LMJ takes on YouTube, Parentricity is Born, and more!

December 4th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Contests, Blogs, Parenting 1

There’s a lot shakin’ at our favorite baby gear blogs and parenting websites this Tuesday, so I’ve put together a collection of links to help keep you up-to-date. From holiday contests to breastfeeding battles of heroic proportions, your favorite moose M.D. has it!
Parentricity: Have you heard about the new parenting website in the works called […]

The Dr.MOZ US Adoption Directory: Online Resources and Organizations by State

August 27th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Adoption, Parenting, Tech and Web 1

As those of you coming to this blog through our company site may already know, a portion of sales coming from Dr.MOZ’s GoodFather line of daddy gifts go towards supporting the development and hosting of our free directories and resources for new and expecting parents. One resource that we’re particularly proud of is our small […]

Afraid of the School Bus - Share Your Parenting Tips!

August 16th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in School, Parenting 4

There will be a bus load of first-time school bus riders as we begin the new school year, and as you probably already know…many kids simply don’t like the bus. Some children are weary of bullies, others aren’t sure about the bus drivers, and most are afraid that they’ll end up somewhere in Egypt!
We thought […]

New Dress Code for Babies?

August 7th 2007 by Dr.MOZ in Baby Clothes, Parenting, New Parents 2

Dear Dr.MOZ,
I have a social question for you. I meet with a group of new moms for coffee once a week, and I’ve noticed that their babies are often dressed in fancy outfits. Some show up in formal dresses with many layers and others are wearing costumes. Is this a new trend or something? Their […]