Dad of Divas' Reviews

Friday, January 27, 2012

Kids Videos App Launches for iPad and Kindle Fire

Kids love watching videos on tablets, but parents have quickly learned those cutely titled YouTube videos are often intended for more mature audiences. To answer this dilemma, MeFeedia, the video discovery engine, today launched Kids Videos, a curated video application that brings a wide variety of safe, fun and educational videos into one easy-to-use application. The app, available for iPad and Kindle Fire tablets, is available for download today.

Kids Videos leverages the reach of MeFeedia’s content offerings to pull together popular and family-friendly videos from around the web. The app enables browsing and watching videos with a touch or swipe. Users can like and dislike videos, and designate videos to “Watch Later” for those favorites that kids just can’t get enough of. The application allows for filtering by genre using an on or off switch, and based on view-through rates, automatically discovers and delivers what a viewer would likely be most interested in at that moment.

Most importantly, the newly unveiled app brings ease of mind to parents when leaving their kids alone with their iPad or Kindle Fire. “As a father of 3 children, I’ve seen how natural and easy tablets are for children to use, but I have never felt comfortable leaving them alone to watch videos on the tablet for fear of what they might find,” said MeFeedia CEO, Frank Sinton. “With the Kids Videos app, I finally have a video app where I know what they are watching is both safe and fun”.

Kids Videos is available exclusively for iPad in iTunes or here and Kindle Fire here or in the Amazon Appstore. To find out more go to mefeedia.com/kidsvideos

MeFeedia helps you to search, discover and stay updated with the latest videos from around the Web. MeFeedia's combination of media technology and ad tools provides an easy way for people to engage with online media that interests them. MeFeedia is a privately held company based in Burbank, California. Find more at http://www.mefeedia.com.

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Book Review - The Sneezy Wheezy Day

About the Book
When kids get sick, parents want nothing more than to “make it all better.” We pull out every comfort tool in our arsenal – chicken soup, extra cuddles, and more cartoons.

Just in time for the peak of cold and flu season comes The Sneezy Wheezy Day (Talking Bird Books, January 1, 2012, $14.95), a book every parent will want to keep on hand for when the sniffles come on.

Written by nurse and mom of three, Sharon Cramer, The Sneezy Wheezy Day, is the third installment of the Cougar Cub Tales - an award winning children’s picture book series that follows the adventures of a brother and sister cougar cub.

In The Sneezy Wheezy Day, brother cub isn’t feeling well. As he and sister cub seek help for his cold, they encounter many well-intentioned forest friends who offer silly home remedies. One friend even tells brother cub, “Tickle your nose with the tail of a goose and do it before the next blue moon rise!” Although the recommendations help, the final remedy is a sibling’s love.

Cramer wrote the first book in the series, Lost and Alone about sibling rivalry, when her youngest son was born 18 years ago. As a mom to two older sons at the time, Cramer says she felt like an expert on “brotherly love” already. The second installment in the series, I’m Just Like You addresses intolerance.

Cramer illustrates the Cougar Cub Tales books in watercolor, with each picture taking her between 18-24 hours to create. She chose cougar cubs because she wanted to create characters that spoke strongly of the Pacific Northwest, where she lives.

SHARON CRAMER is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and avid competitive equestrian. She is also the author of, soon to be released, Marlo and the Monster, and is working on a new young adult series called The Cerulean Star. She lives in Spokane, Wash.

To learn more and hear audio of Cramer reading the books, please visit: www.talkingbirdbooks.com. You can also follow her on Twitter.

I also wanted to let you know that the Sneezy Wheezy Day e-book is available as a free download on Amazon through Saturday.

My Take on the Book
This was a fun book with a great story! The author did a great job at getting people connected to the characters and I can say that in reading this to my own daughters that this book was definitely one that they loved. Since my first reading they have asked over and over for this to be read again. Also, on top of this, I was so impressed with the illustrations as they just jumped off the page and they made the story even more interactive! This was a great story that I highly recommend!

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Book Review - For What It's Worth... Love, Dad

About the Book
"For What it’s Worth…Love, Dad: Things I always wanted to tell you, if only we’d had the time” (ISBN 1466499176), a collection of essays by Bruce Smith, is the author’s expression of love to his children in the form of short, touching memoirs and pithy life lessons.

Smith says that the most satisfying job he ever held is being a good father to his children – and that parenting doesn’t stop when our children leave home. In this often humorous and sometimes touching book he offers a tribute to the memories he shares with them and powerful examples of what it means to be a family. Addressing a broad range of themes including the fear felt when a family member is in danger, how to recognize and make right choices and the importance of trust, the book is full of anecdotes and common sense that any family can relate to.

“I began writing the book because I didn’t want my children to ever think we had left anything unsaid,” says Smith. “And ended up celebrating the life we’ve shared, giving them something to carry forward in life.”

The idea for the book came about when Smith’s grown daughter emailed him seeking marital advice. He wrote her back, offering what he hoped was sage advice and signed the email “For What it’s Worth, Love Dad,” which led him to think of many other trials his children might yet face and the tools they would need to deal with that adversity. The result is this collection. Written to engage, entertain and inspire, the book is aimed at children and parents of all backgrounds.

“For What it’s Worth…Love, Dad: Things I always wanted to tell you, if only we’d had the time” is available for sale online at Amazon.com and other channels.

About the Author:
Bruce Smith attended Glendale Community College. His experience includes engineering and finance. He also dabbles in oil painting and creates one-of-a-kind Christmas ornaments for friends and family. Smith is an accomplished photographer and travels extensively as a disaster recovery specialist, assisting local governments that have been devastated by hurricanes and other natural disasters.

My Take on the Book
This was truly a heartfelt book that was full of great insights and thoughts that any parent should share with their child. The book also was so easy to read. I found that after I started the book I did not want to put it down and with it only being 102 pages the book flies by and before you know it, you are through the whole book craving even more. As a father I could relate to so much in this book. This is a must read for ALL fathers and even better, all parents!

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Book Review - Scooby Doo Camp Fear

About the Book
Scooby-Doo is probably the world's best-known and most loved cartoon pooch. Scholastic's books are the #2 Scooby licensed product in the world!

Scooby and Shaggy are spending the summer as counselors at Camp Kichihaha. But -- zoinks! -- a horrible swamp creature is haunting the camp! Can the two buddies unmask the toxic terror before they get swallowed up in green goo?

This is the third in our new series of Scooby-Doo comic storybooks. It's perfect for Scooby fans who are just getting ready to read comic books.

My Take on the Book
This was a great addition to the Scooby Doo Stories! My girls love Scooby Doo and the whole gang and this story was no different, as it attracted their attention and made them want to read it again and again. What was different in this book was that it was set up like a comic book which brought out great illustrations and a more robust plot. All-in-all, any person who loves Scooby Doo will love this book!

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More Extensive Steps Required to Battle Obesity in U.S., Experts Say

A recent study by University of North Carolina researchers examined whether doctors informed parents that their children were overweight. More accurately, it looked at whether or not parents remembered their doctor’s sharing this. The study analyzed government surveys of almost 5,000 parents of overweight children, and found that less than 25% of the parents recalled the doctor ever saying there was a problem.

“Even though being overweight or obese is becoming common in America, it is not a normal condition and should be easily recognized by an untrained eye,” say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust (April 2011, BSH).

“Being obese or overweight is widely known to come with significant health risks as well as potential negative emotional conditions,” says Tom. “Fat kids are often ostracized by their peers and this can continue into adulthood. The time to address the condition is as early as possible with the education and introduction of healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Overweight children often have overweight parents and siblings who make it seem normal or perhaps somehow genetic. This belief is wrong. Nobody is destined to be obese or overweight.”

“As individuals, parents, health care providers and a society facing escalating chronic disease and the associated healthcare costs, we all need to assume responsibility for the problem and work together at improving the situation,” adds Dian. “We all need to do everything we can to make the necessary choices which will deliver optimal health for ourselves and our children. Eliminating sugar and sweeteners along with refined and processed foods and replacing them with natural whole foods alone would make an enormous difference. In addition, not smoking and being more active would practically eliminate the incidence of most chronic diseases we experience today.”

About TurboCharged:

TurboCharged® is a groundbreaking 8-Step program that defies common weight-loss theories. It successfully delivers body-defining rapid fat loss, accelerates metabolism, and improves health and odds of longevity without gimmicks, supplements or special equipment. Common sense and a desire to be lean are all that is required for success at any age. For more information, log on to http://www.turbocharged.us.com. Please follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/turbochargedUS and Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/diangriesel.

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Great Deal on Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW Series at Adorama! ENDS 1-31

Description
SlingShot AW Series... The next generation of SlingShot AW from Lowepro. Designed for the photojournalist. Adopted by the enthusiast.

The fast-access SlingShot AW series builds on the inventive design of the original and incorporates what many photographers are looking for: faster access, extra space for personal items, improved organization, and the ability to add a tripod.

The SlingShot AW offers more volume in the upper compartment for extra accessories or personal items. A Hideaway Tripod Mount system with foldout holder and quick-release buckle secures a compact tripod to the side.

The same inventive design letting you quickly rotate to the front to access remains a tried-and-true feature of this customer favorite. Also includes: a patented All Weather AW Cover; 3 SlipLock attachment loops; built-in microfiber cleaning cloth; and more.

Features

Original camera sling bag design: Allows quick rotation from back to front to access camera, lenses and accessories without removing bag
Increased volume throughout the sling: Provides additional space for personal items and accessories in an upper compartment, stash pocket and front pocket
Easy-glide zippers: Offer smooth operation and fast access to all compartments
Main camera compartment with updated divider system: Accommodates most popular DSLR models
Hideaway Tripod Mount system: Secures a compact tripod or monopod to side of sling via a foldout holder, quick-release buckle and strap
All Weather AW Cover: Protects camera gear and personal items from the elements and tucks away when not in use
Ergonomic sling strap: Offers a unique, comfortable way to carry gear
SlipLock attachment loops: Expand carrying capacity by adding compatible pouches, cases and bags
Two built-in memory card pockets: Provides easy-to-access extra memory on inside lid of main compartment

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Lowepro SlingShot 202 AW Series - Black

reg 99.95 special 59.95 expires 01/31/12

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