As a dad, few things are worse than hearing your child has been repeatedly tormented by a bully at school. Bullying can be different for boys and girls, but the initial objective remains the same - humiliation and exclusion. Approximately 28 percent of children between ages 12 and 18 admit they were bullied in school during the 2008-2009 school year, according to the National … [Read more...] about School bullying – there’s no right answer
Archives for November 2011
Can children drastically change your life? Short answer – yes
When young people begin to start thinking about having children, the usual clichés often come to mind - tiny shoes, toys scattered about the house, sleepless nights, dirty diapers and bedtime stories. But these images are only the tip of the iceberg when considering the sheer number of ways life can change the moment their first baby arrives. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about Can children drastically change your life? Short answer – yes
The great homework debate
Getting your children to sit down and do their homework can be a battle. Little ones progressing through grade school may be encountering work outside of the classroom for the first time, while children in middle or high school must learn how to balance homework with extracurricular activities, a busy social life and part-time jobs. As a dad, you'll likely want to help out … [Read more...] about The great homework debate
Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them
Over the years, pets can become beloved members of any family, which can make their death especially difficult to handle for children who grew up alongside a favorite dog or cat. When your child comes home from school or is having an off day, the family pet is often the first one to greet and comfort them. Before long, many children consider their pets to be as close as best … [Read more...] about Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them
Preventing your children from abusing alcohol
it goes without saying that underage drinking has become a widespread issue in modern American society. In fact, studies show that approximately 72 percent of students will have consumed alcohol before high school graduation and 37 percent will have by the eighth grade, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse - well before the legal drinking age of 21.As a dad, it may … [Read more...] about Preventing your children from abusing alcohol