As a dad, you will likely witness an interesting phenomenon in your children's behavior as they mature from infants to toddlers - where innocent crying fits once existed, more calculated temper tantrums have taken their place. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, such behavior generally peaks between ages 1 to 4 and is equally common to girls and … [Read more...] about Should you tolerate your child’s temper tantrums?
Archives for November 2011
Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. While so many people - both children and adults - resist regular exercise, it can be refreshing as a dad to see your child hitting the gym, participating in sports and going for a daily run. However, sometimes physical fitness can begin to boarder upon unhealthy obsession - signaling larger emotional … [Read more...] about Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Dealing with sibling rivalry
While many children form strong bonds with their brothers and sisters at an early age, an equal number of kids develop on-and-off rivalries with their siblings. These competitive relationships often begin before the arrival of a second child, as the older sibling may feel threatened or jealous about suddenly sharing his or her parents' attention.Of course, over time, … [Read more...] about Dealing with sibling rivalry
Is your kid doomed if you discover he’s diabetic?
There's no denying that diabetes has become a major health issue in modern America. Common in both children and adults, diabetes is a disease that compromises the body's ability to process or create insulin properly.According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in every 400 children under 20 years old is diagnosed with diabetes. As a dad, coming to terms with your … [Read more...] about Is your kid doomed if you discover he’s diabetic?
Just saying…16% of Cellphones Have Poop on Them
Before you type anything else into your keyboard, consider this: Keyboards, on average, are five times dirtier and have 60 times more germs on them than toilet seats. They are 150 times over the acceptable limit for bacteria. [From 16% of Cellphones Have Poop on Them] I guess that's what happens if you talk on the phone and change diapers at the same time. The phone is … [Read more...] about Just saying…16% of Cellphones Have Poop on Them