Hopefully, during fatherhood, you never have to deal with losing a teenager to suicide. Sadly, it's a realistic possibility, especially with the rise of cyber bullying among today's teens. The good news is there are warning signs you can watch for that might clue you in to your teen's state of mind.Withdrawal from friends One of the red flags to watch … [Read more...] about Teen suicide: The red flags to keep an eye on
What dads learn from playdates about their child’s friend’s parents
As your kids get older, they'll inevitably develop friendships with other kids - either classmates from school or peers from the local playground. It'll eventually fall on you, as the dad, to have kids over to your house for a playdate.Sometimes, you can learn a lot about the child's parents just from watching them interact with your son or … [Read more...] about What dads learn from playdates about their child’s friend’s parents
New social media apps that you need to understand
Fatherhood in the digital age is a different challenge than previous generations, as kids have far more access to information - and each other - than ever before. Some of them are fun, but leave space for misuse and illicit behavior that kids and young teens shouldn't be exposed to. Here are a few networks to look for on the phones and tablets of your … [Read more...] about New social media apps that you need to understand
Movie Review: ‘RoboCop’
Movie review: "RoboCop" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Release date: Feb. 12, 2014Child friendly? Back in 1987, the original "RoboCop," directed by Paul Verhoeven, cemented its place in "dad movie" history for being an over-the-top, satirical look at the future of law enforcement. Detroit was used as the backdrop, with the city … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘RoboCop’
Cell phone options if you’re not ready to buy an iPhone for your 7-year-old
Fatherhood is full of stressful moments, especially when your child is young. With the way the world is these days, you need to be able to reach your child at a moment's notice. You want to buy him or her a cell phone, but don't want to purchase an expensive and unnecessary smartphone. Luckily, there are many options available to you.Kajeet Labeled as the "smart … [Read more...] about Cell phone options if you’re not ready to buy an iPhone for your 7-year-old