I’ve seen apps that let you check in on live webcam images of animals from around the world (Pocket Zoo, for instance), but here’s a new app that puts a different spin on it. You get to see images of animals in the wild, and save scientists thousands of hours ...

You might’ve already seen this RAD viral video, but since we have friends staying with us from the UK, I thought it would be more than appropriate. Or maybe it’s the Duran Duran post from yesterday? Or maybe one of the animals just reminds me of Finn barking at me? ...

As summer heats up, spread your wings and celebrate with the funniest birds in town! The all-new comedy-adventure RIO comes to Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. RIO brings together vivid characters and colorful backdrops amidst energizing Latin and contemporary tunes, creating the ultimate family-friendly music and ...

Yesterday the boys and I headed up the hill to the Oregon Zoo for a preview of the Summer Camps going on now through September 2. We had the opportunity to learn about the different camps offered, eat some tasty snacks, make a couple of art projects, and see a ...

Aurora World Inc. (http://www.auroragift.com) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, is helping parents gear up for summer travel with a line of plush accessories based on one of the company’s top selling characters, Cheeky Charlie™. Developed particularly for boys and girls ages three to seven years old, Aurora’s “Are ...

Last one for a while, promise. This poem has been inspired by something said during a recent conversation with my son… Ants in Our Pants Imagine if you had to brush a crocodile’s teeth Or comb an old porcupine’s hair? Kiss a chipmunk, or a stinky old skunk Or tickle ...

I’ve not done many interviews before, and so in preparation for my upcoming chats with various parents for my Sands book – and to test out my new little recorder gizmo thing – I thought I’d interview my 3 year-old son, Isaac. Here’s the transcript: alternatively you can listen to ...

There are days when you try hard to remember what is great about your kids, and days like today when it’s all out there on the surface. After putting off a trip to the zoo due to sickness and rain we finally made the trip up the hill to Washington ...

Welcome, shirt geeks, to another edition of T-Shirt Addict, your guide to everything new in the world of online shirt stores. Here, we’ve taken a look at all of the shirts released over the past two weeks, and have been led to one conclusion: if geeky t-shirts are a bellwether ...

I apologise in advance for wasting your time. Although, if you do decide to read on, you’ve no-one to blame but yourself. When you think of super-badass creatures wandering around the savannah, your first thought is probably Ray Mears. The second thing you’d think of is probably a lion. And ...