Archives for December 2009

You either have one or know one well: a picky eater who only eats chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese or some other "kid" food. But there are ways for fathers to break the cycle and cure their kids of their fussy ways.One parenting advice tip from the Mayo Clinic is to be patient with new foods. Childhood nutrition experts say many children need to be offered a new … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for dealing with picky eaters

Actor Tobey Maguire may play a superhero in the movies, but admits he and wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire needed a lot of time and patience when it came to naming their two children, Ruby Sweetheart, 3 years old, and Otis Tobias, 7 months old."We didn't name either of our children before their births," he said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "We like to meet them. We … [Read more...] about Tobey Maguire plays a name trick on his wife

They're a necessary evil that most parents know all too well. Shots help keep our kids healthy but often cause a lot of fear, anxiety and tears. With many children getting flu and H1N1 vaccinations now, here are some parenting advice tips for easing the anxiety of the dreaded needle.Some children know as soon as they get to the doctor's office what lies ahead for them. The best … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for easing anxiety over shots

For many fathers, the stressful holiday season can cause even more anxiety because of the financial obligations this time of year brings. But there are ways to give great gifts to everyone on your list without breaking your budget.Before you begin shopping there are two important things to do: make a list of who you need to buy for and set a budget. It's okay to decide to cut … [Read more...] about Advice for finding deals this holiday shopping season