Dealing with a divorce that includes children may be the most difficult thing you ever do. Here are some general tips that might help guide you. Listen carefully. Now is the time to make an extra effort to put down the paper or turn off the TV when the kids wants to talk. Honesty counts. During the divorce, don’t make up stories about why ‘daddy is … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to help Divorcing Men be better Dads
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5 rules for divorced dads
As a child of divorce (my parents divorced when I was four), I can personally say that divorce can be, or maybe always is, hardest on the kids. It should be a decision of last resort when kids are involved and very clearly the “least bad” of your options in a bad marriage. That said, it does occur and divorced dads have special challenges. Divorced dads have a lot to prove … [Read more...] about 5 rules for divorced dads
Wonderful Webkinz
Click to Buy Note: Subscribe now to our newsletter to receive great info for dads. Also visit GreatDad's Activities center. The Webkinz are coming! Like hundreds of other fad toys before them, parents are hearing more about Webkinz these days, not from the news, but from their kids on the playground. Webkinz are yet another, not especially cute, plush animal. … [Read more...] about Wonderful Webkinz
What You Need to Know About WeeMees (or Weeme)
While you may hear your young child asking to “make a Wee Me on the computer,” don’t bother going to WeeMe.com or even searching on WeeMe on Google. WeeMee is spelled with double e’s. WeeMees can be found at WeeWorld.com. WeeMees are customizable avatars that can be used on MySpace, Facebook, Blogger, AIM, Skype, and even on mobile phones. The WeeWorld sites also has games, … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About WeeMees (or Weeme)
Thumb sucking in babies
Most babies and young children tend to suck their thumbs. While you may be concerned about your child’s habit, it is actually quite harmless. Here are a few facts about thumb sucking: Babies are born with the urge to suck their thumbs. It is a natural reflex on their part. It helps them relieve stress and remain calm. It leads to the release of endorphins, which … [Read more...] about Thumb sucking in babies