Daddy Mojo, Author at Daddy Mojo

NogginStik is the rattle that you wish you had as newborn

A rattle is a rattle. We received lots of them for each child when they were born. They were silver or multicolored plastic, made a rattling sound and did everything a rattle should do. But what if a rattle could do more than just make a shaking noise when a baby moves it? A NogginStik is just that, it’s bumpy on the stick part, has multicolored lights and a mirror on the bottom of it. Continue reading NogginStik is the rattle that you wish you had as newborn

Nothing prepares a parent for a child’s first trip to the ER

Children are resilient, bouncy creatures covered in fleshy skin. It’s probable that at some point during your parenting adventures they’ll have an accident or do something to warrant their first trip to the ER. That happened to us-everyone is OK, just a boo boo, but it’s a bigger than average boo boo on his chin that required 6 stitches. Continue reading Nothing prepares a parent for a child’s first trip to the ER

Superman and the Poisoned Planet is a book kids will dig

When I was 7 I started reading Spidey, it was a version of Spider Man that was produced by The Electric Company. The stories were Spider Man lite, the language & art was cartoonish and the entire comic was focused on young readers. While the art may take some of the spotlight, with comic books and heroes it all comes down the reading aspects to make a good book really click. Continue reading Superman and the Poisoned Planet is a book kids will dig

Healthy up your sweet tooth with UNREAL Candy and enter to win $10,000 to shop at Target

Too much junk in your family’s trunk? 10 syllable words in your snacks got you worried? Would you rather have red colored candy be red naturally from beets or due to the mysterious chemical dye Red #40? As a parent whose child has recently discovered candy I’ve started to think about what goes into their young bodies. UNREAL Candy has a fascinating story as a company and puts their all natural ingredients where their (and your) mouth is.

Continue reading Healthy up your sweet tooth with UNREAL Candy and enter to win $10,000 to shop at Target

Dad Spends a Night in the Mancave: The Expendables 2 review

We reviewed The Expendable when it came out and it was serviceable, but not really entertaining. I remember that The A-Team came out about the same time and we loved that movie. At the time I even said that the wrong movie received the green light for a sequel. Fast forward two years, The Expendables 2 is out on video and is entertaining, fun, brisk and worth your mancave time. Continue reading Dad Spends a Night in the Mancave: The Expendables 2 review

Check out Daddy Mojo on LOVE 860 AM, Thursday, 12/27 from 1-2

Before becoming a dad I worked with a non-profit organization doing PR, fundraising and social media. During that time I was fortunate enough to do some work with Conn Jackson. Conn is a TV presenter, radio host and one of the nicest, most positive people you’ll ever meet. I’m not just saying that because I’ll be on his radio show either, I swear. Continue reading Check out Daddy Mojo on LOVE 860 AM, Thursday, 12/27 from 1-2

Animal Man, Vol 2 Animal Vs. Man is weird, creative and wonderful

Animal Man, Vol 2 Animal Vs Man is the graphic novel that collects issues 7-11 in the series. Buddy is Animal Man, a somewhat normal hero who can channel various powers from the animals. Maxine is his daughter who, in addition to Buddy can interact with The Red. The Red connects humans and animals and allows animal powered heroes to get their powers. Socks is their cat, who is actually a Totem who can speak to them about The Red and things that will happen to them.

Are you confused yet? If you are don’t worry, just go with it because Animal Man is the best comic I’ve read from The New 52 re-launch of DC. Continue reading Animal Man, Vol 2 Animal Vs. Man is weird, creative and wonderful

What the Christmas tree means to a 3 year old

For many non secular reasons Christmas is a magical time to a 3 year old. Some of the houses in the neighborhood are decorated with bright lights outside. Ironically, more often than not it’s those houses without a 3 year old that do decorate outside. Our children are all 3 or younger and I’ve observed that the magical ‘decorate outside age’ is when the oldest is 5 and up. Continue reading What the Christmas tree means to a 3 year old