Vincent Daly, Author at CuteMonster.com

Youth Sports: Martial Arts

March 21, 2012March 21, 2012 by Vincent Daly

More than any other contact sport, teaching children Martial Arts must be given careful consideration. Although a kid will learn self-defense, she will also be taught skills to effectively injure someone. Therefore the student bears a huge responsibility which requires discipline, respect, and humility. With a myriad of schools offering a variety of techniques (i.e. Wing Chun, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, MMA, etc.), one will also need to consider which style provides the best fit for a child. Lastly, seeking out a quality instructor remains pivotal since that individual will leave an enduring impact on a kid’s martial arts training experience.

ThinkFun’s Chocolate Fix : Quick Take

March 21, 2012March 8, 2012 by Vincent Daly

I was recently sent a redeemable code from ThinkFun to try out their game app Chocolate Fix for the iPhone and iPad. It turns out that deductive reasoning much like life is also like a box of chocolates. Except in the case of ThinkFun’s game app Chocolate Fix, it’s your job to figure out what you might get.

Top 5 Ways to Work at Home with Young Kids

January 15, 2016February 29, 2012 by Vincent Daly

If you are a parent with children between 3 and 6, you can relate to the difficulty of balancing working at home while taking care of young kids. Both activities require your attention yet it’s your smiling little angels which usually win out at the expense of your work productivity. Having a strategy in place to strike the right balance will reap huge rewards for both parents and kids. The following tips can be used as a template to help level the work-at-home playing field.

New York Toy Fair 2012: Best of Show

February 24, 2012February 21, 2012 by Vincent Daly

The 2012 New York Toy Fair provided a preview of the upcoming products from a vast array of companies both big and small. Without question there were many items that seemed to be no more than knockoffs of last year’s hottest toys or simple tweaks to traditional top selling favorites. Yet as a whole, my colleagues and I who covered the show were pleasantly surprised to discover that innovation is indeed alive and well in the toy industry. The following list represents CuteMonster.com’s choices for Best of Show at the 2012 NY Toy Fair.

Toy Fair 2012 : Best of Hasbro Toys

February 21, 2012February 16, 2012 by Vincent Daly

Recently I was invited to attend Hasbro’s media event showcasing their latest products for 2012. Adding to the fun was a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of beloved toy icon Mr. Potato Head. In fact, life-sized Mr. and Mrs. Potato head made an appearance for the occasion with birthday cake along with a spirited chorus of well wishers. Afterwards, attendees at the event were whisked off in groups of five to tour through a labyrinth of Hasbro Toys. Based on my first impressions of the previewed items, the following represents the best of Hasbro’s Toy lineup for 2012.

Cartoon It! Review

February 16, 2012February 6, 2012 by Vincent Daly

Doodling can be fun for kids of all ages. In addition, children embrace the challenge of memorization games. ThinkFun, the creators of hit games such as Snack Attack, and Zingo, have created a new interactive board game which combines the best traits of both activities.

CLICK, CLACK, MOO: Cows That Type

July 24, 2014January 27, 2012 by Vincent Daly

A children’s book generally should not prompt one to think about topics such as collective bargaining and worker strikes. Yet that’s just what came to mind when reading CLICK, CLACK, MOO, Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin. A tale of cows who decide to halt milk production until their demands for electric blankets are met by Farmer Brown.

Dinosaur vs. The Potty

January 23, 2012 by Vincent Daly

Potty training can be a turbulent time for kids and parents alike. The daily use of the potty becomes a battle of wills for most young children making the transition from diapers to the porcelain throne. Each day kids will simply put it off as long as possible in favor of continuing any fun activity they’re immersed in at the moment. Such is the premise of the children’s book Dinosaur vs. The Potty from author-illustrator Bob Shea.

Tray Chaney talks about Fatherhood

January 17, 2012January 13, 2012 by Vincent Daly

Tray Chaney is a talented artist who’s first big break was landing the role of Poot from HBO’s critically acclaimed series “The Wire”. Tray also happens to be a writer and upcoming rap artist. His latest single titled “Fatherhood”, an inspired message for men to be responsible fathers, has struck a chord with men and women alike across the Social Media spectrum. In fact, the music video has the potential to go viral. I decided to reach out to Tray Chaney to interview him about the origin of the song, his thoughts about fatherhood and more.