I'm always on the lookout for products that apply technology to parenting in a useful or interesting way. Well -- LeapFrog has come up with a gadget that promises to change how we think about learning: the Dream & Learn Smart Orb. Instead of posting a full review here, I'll direct you to Adrienne's announcement at the superb Baby Toolkit.
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ha! ha! ha! Good one!
Posted by: Elle | 01 April 2009 at 03:06 PM
Ahhh, you totally got me for a few minutes there! I was all ready to be pissed that the blogs were shilling such an annoying product, and uncritically! Hahahaha...
Posted by: stacy | 01 April 2009 at 03:15 PM
LeapFrog definitely has a sense of humor :)
Posted by: mini_pixie | 01 April 2009 at 03:25 PM
By far the best, most creative april fool's fun I've seen all day. Love to see that Leap Frog has a sense of humor.
Posted by: Christel | 01 April 2009 at 07:41 PM
I want one that whispers "Drink Coca-Cola"
Posted by: Jill | 01 April 2009 at 09:38 PM
While this article was only an April Fool's joke, there is a book that explains a technique to help children with behavior and anxiety issues while they sleep:
http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Talk-Breakthrough-Technique-Transitions/dp/0809228009/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1238677015&sr=8-1
Posted by: MidlifeMidwife | 02 April 2009 at 06:00 AM
You got me. Giggle. At first I was thinking, "Have you guys never read 'A Brave New World'"? Good one. :)
Posted by: Shauna | 02 April 2009 at 07:59 AM
This is the first April Fool's joke I've ever pulled off! Thank you to: Adrienne for on-the-spot teamwork, LeapFrog for an inspired gag, and everyone for playing along.
My work here is done.
Posted by: Parent Hacks Editor | 02 April 2009 at 08:35 AM
you realize this is a joke, right?
Posted by: stephanie | 02 April 2009 at 10:39 AM
Stephanie: click the "Related link" above.
Posted by: Parent Hacks Editor | 02 April 2009 at 12:10 PM
Thanks, Asha! That was fun!
Posted by: adrienne | 02 April 2009 at 01:33 PM