As a child enters his or her teenage years, some fathers may fear the inevitable situation of watching their offspring get introduced into the dating world.While it may be easy to feel upset or experience an increased amount of worry during this process, fathers should be reminded to keep a calm head and to keep the lines of communication open between him and his teenage … [Read more...] about Using parenting skills to deal with teenage dating
Archives for June 2009
Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD Giveaway
On June 23rd, Touchstone Home Entertainment releases Confessions of a Shopaholic on Blu-ray and DVD! Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) takes a job for the less-than-glamorousSuccessful Saving in order to support her out-of-control spending habit. Hilarity ensues and romance blossoms with an amazing supporting cast including Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack,Kristin Scott Thomas, John … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Shopaholic DVD Giveaway
Treat Her like Your Boss – Be A Better Dad, Tips on Father and Daughter Relationship
No matter how tired or fed up you are with how things are going at the office or store or school, or wherever you might work, if the person who signs your paycheck walks in, somehow there is a little reserve of goodwill saved up, just for him or her. From out of thin air comes a smile or a sudden lilt in the voice, or a very optimistic assessment of the absolute disaster … [Read more...] about Treat Her like Your Boss – Be A Better Dad, Tips on Father and Daughter Relationship
Once Seen, Never Unseen – Advice for Dads on How to Prevent Kids Watching Sad Things
When I was only nine years old, and living with my mom and my brother in the Hollywood Hills of California, our traditional Sunday dinner was interrupted by the sound of screeching tires and a huge explosion. We raced outside to see that two cars had collided head-on in the middle of Franklin Avenue. Hubcaps were still spinning on the pavement as we ran over to see if we … [Read more...] about Once Seen, Never Unseen – Advice for Dads on How to Prevent Kids Watching Sad Things
Smile When You See Them – Fatherhood and Child Development
The Nancy Armato Rule Antonina's mother, Nancy Armato, is the ultimate child greeter. She smiles and beams and bursts with pride at the sight of her three children and her six grandchildren. No child who enters her home has any doubt whatsoever that he or she is completely welcome-there is no room for doubt. Grandma Nancy's hugs, kisses, compliments, questions about new … [Read more...] about Smile When You See Them – Fatherhood and Child Development