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Diaper bags for dads. Be a responsible father and accessorize with a new manbag

Mass media continues to target hands-on heterosexual dads. CBS News calls them "hip". Advertising Age says they're "modern".

They want to sell handbags to dads. I'll buy. Actually, I already have.


A Nice High Chair

Peg Perego 2006 Rose Cube Vinyl Prima Pappa Diner High Chair! That's quite a name isn't it?


A True Story

"Zack’s Story: Growing Up with Same-Sex Adults"

This book is an excellent resource for same-sex parents about to explain their sexuality to their children. It's an autobiographical story told by a teen named Zack about his very well-rounded life with his lesbian parents. It includes family photographs.

Zack’s Story: Growing Up with Same-Sex Adults, written by Keith Greenberg. Lerner Publications, 1996

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School's out! It's time for a play date with 'Playhouse Disney'

Walt Disney Records has created the perfect background music for play dates with their release of Playhouse Disney Music Play Date. This must-have for preschoolers and their parents features a collection of favorite songs from Disney Channel’s popular preschool shows.


Newish and noteworthy books to read to your kids

Look for Oh The Things Mommies Do!" this summer, on Amazon.

A press release for the book says: "'Oh The Things Mommies Do!' is a bouncy, and playful look at the joys of a two Mom family. With its catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it is a pleasure for children and parents alike."


Wry Baby offers free shipping

One of our favorite online stores - Wry Baby - is celebrating the Holidays by offering an incentive to its customers.

The makers of funny baby clothes, unique party gifts and crazy stuff for new parents recently sent an email blast that says:

ENJOY FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on ORDERS OVER $55!

FREE SHIPPING OFFER ENDS 12/31/08


'As I Grow' is a DVD series that parents can feel good about

Did you know that a recent survey found that over 60% of children one year or younger watch an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of screen media per day?

Ilham Algayed, MD - Founder and Creator of Egghead Learning Systems - recently wrote to us with this disturbing statistic, and told us how she created a DVD series developmentally appropriate for young children.


'King & King' dragged into California's Proposition 8 vote

Publisher's Weekly reports on the controversy that continues to surround the kid's picture book, King & King.

Opponents of California’s Proposition 8 - which seeks to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in the state - are running commentary about the “immoral” message in the book in television and radio ads in the state.


Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Banned Books Week will be observed September 27 through October 4. This year marks BBW's 27th anniversary.

The American Library Association describes the event as a way to celebrate the freedom to choose and the freedom to express one’s opinion - even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The annual BBW stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of all viewpoints to those who wish to read them.


Marketing to dads - straight and gay - requires new approaches

MediaPost Publications reports on research that explores new generations of dads - considering these men "a new breed who are more involved with their children's lives and more likely to make day-in, day-out types of product purchases..."

Gay dads are a growing segment for exploration by marketers.


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