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Keeping the wider family involved from a distance – how we use Skype

March 15, 2014 By Nicholas Kerr 1 Comment

(Note that this post was subsequently turned into a Father’s Day blog post on the official Skype blog here.) Several friends with newborns and toddlers have commented on how they’ve tried and mostly failed at using Skype (or similar internet video services) to keep connected with family and friends. When we’ve discussed what they’ve tried, […]

Filed Under: Daddy Rants Tagged With: baby, long distance, newborn, Skype, toddler

40 best books for toddlers, preschoolers (and their parents)

December 10, 2013 By Nicholas Kerr 4 Comments

Reading to your toddler or preschooler is a rich and rewarding experience.  It opens up conversations, expands vocabulary and introduces new worlds.  But I’ve found that accidentally choosing a poorly written or illustrated book can make story time a lot less fun.  And beware the book you loathe, but your child loves and wants read again and […]

Filed Under: Daddy Rants Tagged With: books, illustration, preschooler, toddler, writing

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Nicholas Kerr is a Dallas-based marketing and loyalty executive, currently leading loyalty and CRM marketing for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker International. Previously, he led Microsoft Rewards and held senior leadership positions in consumer marketing and loyalty.

Raised in New Zealand, Nicholas writes The Kerrant, sharing his perspectives on economics, public policy, business, technology, and life. His commentary has appeared in National Review, The Washington Examiner, The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, and New Zealand newspapers including the Otago Daily Times. He has also addressed Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, and other organizations in Seattle and Dallas.

The views expressed on The Kerrant are entirely his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Brinker International, his employers (past or present), or any other organization with which he is affiliated. Read More…

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