While every father hopes to see his child consistently earn straights As in the classroom, it's possible you might discover some less-than-stellar grades on a future report card. Recurrent Cs, Ds or those dreaded Fs could have you wondering what's going on with your son or daughter's academics. However, here are three knee-jerk reactions you should avoid in this … [Read more...] about Three mistakes to avoid when your child is struggling in school
Should your child skip a grade? Pros and cons
Do you have a young brainiac in your family? If your child can dismantle complex calculus problems in a single bound or dissect dense Shakespearean tragedies without breaking a sweat, you may have considered the possibility of skipping a grade in school. While this can be a great way to put your little genius on the academic fast track, is it really the right move at this time? … [Read more...] about Should your child skip a grade? Pros and cons
Movie Review: Battleship
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 2 hours, 11 minutesDVD Release Date: August 28, 2012Child-friendly? Battleship certainly has its fair share of big explosions, alien invaders and attractive, soaking-wet women, but this film adaptation of the popular board game also brings plenty of thrilling fun that older children are sure to enjoy.Granted, I've had some time to accept that … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Battleship
Fun ways to incorporate memory-enhancing foods in your kids’ lunches
Dealing with a child who is a picky eater can be a nightmare - much less handling an entire household of them. However, it's your paternal duty to make sure your children are getting the nutrition their growing bodies and minds need. With the first day of school right around the corner, here are a few tips on incorporating memory-enhancing foods into your kids' … [Read more...] about Fun ways to incorporate memory-enhancing foods in your kids’ lunches
Should you consider yoga for your kids?
These days, it seems like if kids aren't absorbed with a marathon of TV shows, then they're off playing video games or surfing the internet for hours. If this sounds like your household on a Saturday afternoon, you may be looking for ways to get your little ones out of the house and into a more active lifestyle. Though it's not as traditional as little league or a … [Read more...] about Should you consider yoga for your kids?