One of the perils of modern-day fatherhood is dealing with your son or daughter joining Facebook. While it can be a great way for them to stay in touch with friends, it also has the potential of being dangerous. With 94 percent of teen using the social media website, there's always the risk of inappropriate activity.Don't completely panic now that they're … [Read more...] about What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Movie review: "The LEGO Movie" Rated: PG Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Release date: Feb. 7, 2014Child friendly? Next to G.I. Joes and Barbie dolls, LEGOs were probably one of the most popular toys you played with growing up. The building blocks allowed you to create your own worlds where anything was possible. You might recall early weekend mornings, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child
It's important to understand that everyone has impulses that are hard to control. You might walk by a storefront and see candy in the shop window, calling for you to consume its bundle of fatty sugars. But when you're with your child, the most important part of fatherhood is making sure you're setting a good example for him or her by controlling your urges.What … [Read more...] about Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child
Why you’re attracted to your daughter’s first grade teacher – and why it’s OK
During fatherhood, your daughter will move through an abundance of teachers as she gets older. At times, you may find yourself developing a physical attraction to her educator.The feelings you have may freak you out, but you need to understand that they're perfectly normal. Take a look at why it's OK to be attracted to your daughter's first grade … [Read more...] about Why you’re attracted to your daughter’s first grade teacher – and why it’s OK
How to deal with your toddler’s frustrating phrases
A big challenge of fatherhood is the formative years of your toddler, as he develops past the stage of infancy and starts talking. It can be a frustrating experience, as your child can be testy, irritable and defiant to your instructions.Don't let it frustrate you because the formative years can be some of the most interesting. Here are some things to keep in mind as your … [Read more...] about How to deal with your toddler’s frustrating phrases