November 23, 2011 - 1:33 pm
Did you ever really listen to the sound that dozens of screeching metal chair legs make when a classroom full of kids change classes? For most folks, this is just ambient noise that can be easily filtered out and disregarded. For those kids who wear hearing aids, however, this sound becomes an awful high pitched roar. This was just the experience of a 1st grade friend of ours who came home one day after school complaining to her parents about the ‘terrible noise that went right into her brain’. It turns out that hearing aids which are usually a huge help, are not very good at handling such a high frequency sound.
To fix this problem her Dad (and Mom too) gathered up some old tennis-balls, cut an ‘x’ in them using a sharp knife, and installed them on all of the chairs in the classroom. Just like that, their daughter (not to mention the rest of the kids in the class) had a quieted classroom. And the teacher was thrilled too!
This is a great low-tech, low-cost solution to a common problem. You can easily make your own tennis-ball chair leg covers or you can purchase them on line at a few places including here.
September 22, 2011 - 3:07 pm
I hate to admit it, but I think this might just be true.
July 30, 2011 - 9:39 am
For chocolate lovers of all ages. How about snuggling up inside a candy bar – sweet dreams guaranteed. Also, what a great way to convince the kids to go to sleep. Mine would cooperate for at least one night.
Bed Toppings | Chocolate Bed Toppings.
October 30, 2009 - 8:06 pm
Because I do have a thing for these little Italian scooters. This way, you don’t even have to wear a helmet. Ciao!
Posted via web from Dadvine
October 19, 2009 - 4:04 pm
Fathers of sons secretly wonder if their little rascals will end up as big rascals. When Walker Lamond found out that he was going to be a dad he started a Tumblog, filled with sartorial, practical, and solid advice for good living. Though I could call out dozens of great examples, I particularly liked “#390 Eat lunch with the new kid.” Because, let’s face it: we’ve all been the new kid at some point.
The book comes on on October 28. Pre-Order Here on Amazon: Rules for My Unborn Son
October 14, 2009 - 8:59 pm
I love Vespas and I love rocking horses. So this might be the perfect combination to add a bit of Italian style to the kids’ room. Ciao, baby. That Diego is one lucky kid.
Vespa Rocking Horse is the Greatest Rocking Horse Ever | CraziestGadgets.com.
September 5, 2009 - 10:32 pm
What a great wine. Lovely weekend.
September 3, 2009 - 11:03 am
The good folks over at Playgrounder have an excellent selection of great toys and things. Planning on visiting it regularly. Found it via Daddy Types, the Grandaddy of Dadblogs.
Strawz – Playgrounder.
August 31, 2009 - 1:51 pm
With the window for summer-oriented posts wrapping up, a link to this funny doodle from Mo Willems. Always great stuff from Mr. Willems.
Posted via web from Chad
August 4, 2009 - 5:41 pm
X-Prize for kids! We’re in!
Posted via web from Chad
