Dating has changed a lot since many parents' teenage years. In the past, true dating traditionally began sometime during high school and might have involved going out somewhere for dinner, catching a movie at the local theater or drive-in and saying goodnight at the front door. While many of these classic dating customs hold true today, what many young people consider … [Read more...] about Is it too early to let my teen start dating?
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Is it too early to sign your preschooler up for organized sports?
You've watched your young child play with other neighborhood kids and noticed he seems to have a knack for competitive games, even at such an early age. As a dad, this can be an especially proud moment as you think ahead to visions of high school championships, college scholarships and possibly entering into professional sports.But if your child is still in preschool, … [Read more...] about Is it too early to sign your preschooler up for organized sports?
Do night terrors mean something is wrong with my child?
As your children grow and develop, you may notice changes in their usual sleep routine. Young children may take a nap or two throughout the day, while older adolescents often stay up during all hours of the night and sleep into the afternoon.As a dad, these fluctuations can make encouraging regular bedtimes for healthy levels of sleep difficult. However, a phenomenon known as … [Read more...] about Do night terrors mean something is wrong with my child?
What is fair? Preparing kids for the cruel world.
I just had to pull the kids apart during an argument over lunch. "It's not fair," complained my son, now 7 years old. Where did they get this idea of fairness in life and how and when do we disabuse them of the notion that some omniscient justice will always be available to them? I now realize that nursery school is all about instilling this idea of fairness in little kids. In … [Read more...] about What is fair? Preparing kids for the cruel world.
Five electronic gifts that are not video games
My kids think I'm a bad dad in our house on at least one score. I don't let the kids play video games during the school week, and so far, we have not let them have a DS or other personal gaming device. We do let them play on the iPad, again on weekends. However, when it comes to video games, we mostly limit use to multi-player games on the Wii, which luckily are easy to … [Read more...] about Five electronic gifts that are not video games