It's been out of order for 3 days after I tried to "automatically" update the WordPress software. If anyone has a quick fix, let me know. Otherwise, we'll try to get it back to normal tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Sorry about our broken header on GreatDad.com/GreatDadBlog
Archives for January 2010
Parenting tips for planning a vacation on a budget
The cold, dull and busy winter in some parts of the country has left many parents and kids dreaming of a get-away. But with finances and budgets tight, many can't even imagine saving enough for a family vacation. Experts say there are ways to make this dream come true and the first step is to start planning and saving!After making a wish-list of vacation destinations, fathers … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for planning a vacation on a budget
Parenting advice for ensuring your teen isn’t sleep deprived
A recent study found that the vast majority of U.S. teenagers aren't getting enough sleep, putting them at risk for drowsiness, depression, headaches and poor school performance.Researchers involved with the National Youth Risk Behavior Study found that only 8 percent of high school students get the recommended amount of sleep each night. They also found that as students age, … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for ensuring your teen isn’t sleep deprived
Five rules for the Facebooking father
It's not always easy to determine the point at which to allow your children their personal space and take a more passive role in parenting. Though the world of social media has largely been dominated by high school and college students and young professionals, increasingly more parents are making their way onto Facebook. The new trend has given rise to any number of … [Read more...] about Five rules for the Facebooking father
Parenting advice for talking to your kids about drugs
After years of declines in the number of teens using drugs and alcohol, a recent study has provided what officials are calling a "warning sign" regarding attitudes and behaviors about substance abuse. The government's annual Monitoring the Future survey of about 46,000 teens found that about one-third of high school seniors, a quarter of high school sophomores and … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for talking to your kids about drugs