As a new father, your family's financial situation has likely been weighing on your mind. Beyond the medical bills associated with your wife's pregnancy and delivery, you've probably been spending a pretty penny on baby clothes, diapers, toys, child-proofing your home and other necessary items for your growing family. But before you break the bank on immediate … [Read more...] about New dads: Top 3 ways to financially safeguard your growing family
Archives for July 2012
Jealous of your daughter’s boyfriend? How to cope
While parents love all of their children, a special connection exists between fathers and daughters. The idea of "Daddy's Princess" - although stereotypical - speaks to the paternal instinct of dads to dote on, nurture and protect their little girls. However, this relationship can become strained when daughters grow up and fall in love for the first time. If … [Read more...] about Jealous of your daughter’s boyfriend? How to cope
What to do when your child is accused of being the bully
Whether you consider your child to be an angel who would never step out of line or know that he or she has a tendency to be somewhat of a troublemaker, finding out that your little one has been involved in a bully showdown is always a shock. It doesn't matter if it was only teasing or a serious physical confrontation, it's painful as a parent to hear that your son or … [Read more...] about What to do when your child is accused of being the bully
Movie Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 34 minutesRelease Date: July 13, 2012Child-friendly? Now back for their fourth prehistoric adventure, Manny, Diego, Ellie, Sid and Scrat return in Ice Age: Continental Drift to offer up the same child-friendly brand of slapstick and acorn-related humor that characterized the first three films.Haven't these guys been wiped out by … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Ice Age: Continental Drift
Beyond spanking – three outside-of-the-box ways to punish your children
While almost every father hopes that his children will be well-behaved, responsible and moral in their actions, the truth is that kids have a bad habit of misbehaving at the worst possible times. If your little ones have acted inappropriately for one reason or another, you may feel that punishment is in order to help them learn from their mistakes. Here are a few ways you can … [Read more...] about Beyond spanking – three outside-of-the-box ways to punish your children