Archives for March 2011

Spring may be the start of baseball and golf but unfortunately it also marks the beginning of cleaning season. For dads, this means having to suffer the slings and arrows of constant nagging, following orders and rubber gloves when all they really want to do is hit the links.However, all is not lost. With some creative maneuvering you can get out of scrubbing the bathroom … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to get out of spring cleaning

Video games have come a long way since the days of Atari, but for many kids, with improved graphics comes trouble. Game consoles are smaller and more portable than ever, meaning it's now easier for your children to play anywhere - whether it be on a family vacation or during a Sunday visit to your parents' house. Some parents may be struggling to wrestle the games away … [Read more...] about Three ways to limit your child’s video game playing

There has been a lot of attention recently given to the concept of a "Tiger Mom." The term comes from a Chinese mother's strict parenting techniques as laid out in the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua. Some have criticized the style, but others have applauded its disciplinary style and results.But what about a Tiger Dad? Are men as willing to … [Read more...] about Tiger Dad an effective parenting technique?