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Article: Double Duty: They invented helmets for my two sons
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- The Sun - Naperville (IL)
- Article date:
- November 9, 2005
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My sons have a rather endearing way to greet each other in the mornings or whenever they deem it necessary: they head-butt. Now when done gently this does not pose a problem, but how much control can a 4-year-old and his almost 2-year-old brother really have when it comes to clashing heads? Not much, it turns out.
At least a few times during the day one of the boys -- if not both -- wanders into the kitchen with a hand over his forehead, the result of their greeting gone bad.
Both of them always seem to lead with their head.
Colin uses his head to try and push things over, such as people, large trees or concrete walls. Sadly he has yet to accomplish this feat and usually ends up with a few ...