With Father’s Day just around the corner, mothers, fathers and kids alike are looking for creative ways to celebrate on the greatest accomplishment of any man …being a dad.
Fathers are traditionally defined as the strong, stable provider for their children, but the reality is father’s also play a key role in the development of their kids’ social and emotional resilience.
Here are some tips from Devereux (one of the largest not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organizations in the country) for the perfect Father’s Day celebration that combines fun, fanfare and family.
Below are 5 activities for this Father’s Day that Dad and the kids can do together to strengthen their bond and build their child’s social and emotional resilience.
That’s My Name (Infants) – Make some daddy-baby time to read some stories, or make up your own. Be sure to incorporate your baby’s name and of course the man of honor, daddy, into the story!
Still as Statues (Toddlers) – Top the day off with a dance party – we know you have it in you, Dad – put on some of Dad’s favorite songs and encourage your toddler to dance-it-out and freeze when the music stops!
Walking on my Knees for You– (Pre-School ) – Dad and child can spend some time getting on the same level…literally! Take some time to talk about your favorite childhood activities and then show them how it’s done!
Let’s Get Physical-(Pre-School) A catch with Dad is as iconic as ice cream and apple pie, bond with your child through traditional outdoor games and make some memories of your own!
All About My Feelings Book (school age 6-10) – What better gift than finding out all the amazing ways your child loves and cares for you as a Daddy?! Start with how time spent with dad makes them feel, and you’ll be amazed where it can go!
Pretty much everyone loves Coffee and those that dont love Coffee love Tea… Well the K-Cup system all that and more… The feature I think is great is for those that want decaf versus those that want a little more pick me up. It takes less then a minute to make a cup of coffee so this is great for the getting up and going for morning or for having guest over. Sounds good? check out the Keurig K75 Platinum Brewing System.
The Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Features:
Fully Programmable
Choice of 5 cup sizes (4 oz., 6 oz., 8 oz., 10 oz. and 12 oz.)
Removable 72 oz. water reservoir
Quiet Brew Technology
Energy Savings Mode – Auto On/Off
Includes water filter handle and 1 charcoal filter
Overcouse if you want to add more to the gift you can buy a sampler pack of k-cups so you know which direction you want to head in. Additionally you add a Carousel Tower. Lastly if you’re super picky about your coffee there is a reusable pack your own k-cup which I hear good things about too but that just what I hear.
If you’re like me you had cell contracts – right?! 2 years for what? Thats why I really like the Virgin Mobile service which offers contract free options. Bottom line is for $35 a month you can rock the 4G Data on up to 5 devices that can connect to the hotspot. Which is great for traveling in long car rides with my son who loves his iPad and streaming videos from Nick Jr.’s new app.
Looking for a contract-free option to connect to the internet while traveling and on the go? Virgin Mobile now offers “Pay for the day” access or monthly 3G/4G Broadband2Go plans. The Overdrive Pro 3G/4G mobile hotspot connects up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, making it ideal for people on-the-go. The compact device has top battery strength and a 1.7-inch LCD screen that makes setting up a cinch. It also offers a microSD slot for up to 32GB of shared network storage.
My review: I’ve had this unit for 3 months now and I have used it a lot – more then you would think… Whenever I have spotty service with my iPhone – Virgin Mobile was connecting just fine and got me online and able to upload photos, check out facebook and most importantly get me back on to twitter. The data speeds are amazing I was able to stream live tv without a hiccup and my son downloaded a new tv show from iTunes to his iPad. I’ve connected 4 devices at one time to the device and speeds were still holding up strong.
This is a great gift for dads who love tech. For the dads that always is wanting to look something up on his iPad or other tablets but doesnt mobile internet connection. For the dads that love long car rides with quiet kids cause they’re surfing the web (well thats a plus for everyone).
I saw Spider-Man last year and I must say I loved it! I couldn’t wait to bring my son to see the show but at 3 years old when I saw – I didn’t think he was ready for it but now he’s turning 5 and loving all things Super Heroes and has been to 3 Broadway shows and loved them… So this Father’s Day we’re going to see Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark!
For me this was an AMAZING Spider-Man meets rock concert on broadway. Its truly an amazing show that will leave you opened mouthed at times saying Wow. I highly recommend this show… not just for us adults but I think you’ll have the kids saying “How’d they do that?” and “that was AWESOME!”
On June 16, for one performance only, swing by SPIDER-MAN with your dad and he’ll get in for free with the purchase of one full price orchestra or flying circle ticket for yourself.
*All prices include a $2.50 facility fee. Limit 8 tickets per order. Blackout dates may apply and offer may be revoked at any time. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and internet orders are subject to standard service fees. Offer valid through 6/16/13.
I think giving away a pair of tickets for the Father’s Day performance is a perfect way to spend your father’s day – so ending tomorrow (6/12/13) at midnight – one lucky dad will win a pair of tickets but we’ll let you all know so you have time to take advantage of the special Father’s Day offer.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. June 12th, 2013.
Leave a comment why you want to win this prize and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner! Disclaimer: Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark supplied the prize for this contest and it is limited to the USA (or anyone who will be in NYC on Sunday to attend the show).
Does Dad have an iOS device then this is the toy for him… sure you can get something fancy that’ll crash and burn but this slick Porsche 911 Carrera would make the real one proud. The detailing is great on the model, and its super fast and responsive iOS controls work great.
This toy is so new you cant even buy it yet! who’s in?
Use your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad as your remote control. Full gesture control and force feedback delivers the rumble of the engine. App dash board design from Porsche signals. its that real. Check out Silverlit for more information about their other fine products but keep your eye on the Porsche 911 here.!
Details:
Item Dimensions (W x D x H) 11” x 4.5” x 3.5”
Battery Requirement 4 x “AA” Alkaline Battery INCLUDED
