As a father, you can't overlook your kids' mental development. While teaching them lessons and showing them how to interact with others is a good start, there are other ways fathers can help their kids grow as well. One of the most overlooked forms of child development is exposure and participation in music.Learning how to play an instrument is one of the best ways … [Read more...] about 10 reasons you should enroll your kid in music class today
Know when to intervene against overzealous grandparents
Raising children means teaching them the importance of family. One of the best ways to do this is by having your parents - their grandparents - be a regular presence in their lives. Even if they see each other once every few weeks or only at holidays, it can be important that your children know their grandparents love them.However, there are times when your parents can … [Read more...] about Know when to intervene against overzealous grandparents
Movie Review – ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
Movie Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 2 hours, 22 minutes Release date: May 2, 2014Child friendly? Superhero movies have become a staple of American cinema in the past decade, so much so that the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise is well underway with its second of three planned films. When the first trilogy, directed … [Read more...] about Movie Review – ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Movie review: "Non-Stop"Rated: PG-13 Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes Release date: Feb. 28, 2014Child-friendly? Despite his age, Liam Neeson has carved out a nice career for himself as an action star in recent years. The "Taken" movies, as well as "The Grey," have shown that the former Oscar nominee can keep up with the likes of Taylor Kitsch … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Non-Stop’
Adolescent masturbation: How to cope with it as a father
Fatherhood can be full of awkward moments with your son, from possible confusion over his first erection to catching him looking at pornography. But not much can compare to walking in on him masturbating.Knock first It'll be a hard lesson to learn, but once your son hits adolescence, you should get into the habit of knocking before entering his room. Think back to when you … [Read more...] about Adolescent masturbation: How to cope with it as a father