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As a parent, your exercise routine is likely fulfilled by chasing down your child on a daily basis. However, fatherhood comes with the additional concern of making sure your young one is staying fit as well. An active child is usually running, jumping or climbing. Though these can be worrisome activities for parents, it's important to remember that your kid is … [Read more...] about Encourage your child to exercise

Christmas is approaching, and your child has likely drawn up a sizeable gift list already. One of the challenges of fatherhood is teaching your young one the value of giving rather than receiving. Proper planning and small talks with your kid will help you prepare for this holiday season. First, recognize that your child's list stems from successful marketing. Your kid isn't … [Read more...] about Teach your child the gift of giving

Whining children can be an awful part of parenting. But an important aspect of fatherhood is practicing patience. Taking a second to calm yourself before dealing with the situation can make all the difference. The next step is teaching your children that whining is not the way to communicate.Children whine because they don't have the same capacity to control emotion as we … [Read more...] about Tips for whining children

Raising kids can be difficult and fatherhood requires not only positive moments with your child, but also negative ones, such as time-outs. Time-outs can be effective if done properly.First, be consistent in time-outs by explaining what kinds of behavior will result in them. Hitting or throwing things can be reasons for a child to spend some time in the corner. However, … [Read more...] about Implement time-out methods that work