School's out for summer, which means that your kids are probably having a ball swimming in the pool, playing with neighborhood friends and enjoying the warm seasonal weather. However, just because they won't be seeing teachers for the next couple of months doesn't mean that their education should also be on pause. Summer reading programs are a part of many school … [Read more...] about How to prevent your kids from becoming dumber in the summer
What is colic, really?
While it may sound like a horrible, horrible disease, colic is actually a term simply used to describe a healthy baby that experiences uncontrollable crying for an extended period of time. Despite this seemingly simple explanation, researchers continue to debate the exact causes and nature of this condition. As a father, you might think that that 20 minutes of wailing can push … [Read more...] about What is colic, really?
Don’t let a fun-filled summer vacation put your kids’ health at risk!
There are a lot of great things about summer vacation - no school, trips to the beach and beautiful weather, among others. However, during those fun-filled days outdoors, kids can actually be at risk for a number of potentially dangerous health conditions. As a responsible father, you may want to be aware of these summertime hazards.Dehydration June, July and August are among … [Read more...] about Don’t let a fun-filled summer vacation put your kids’ health at risk!
Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 2 hours, 16 minutesRelease Date: July 3, 2012Child-friendly? This new take on the New York City web-slinger's origin story is packed with high-flying thrills, exciting action sequences, monstrous villains and teenage romance that may not be appropriate for all children, but anyone 10 and up will appreciate the comic book appeal of The Amazing … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Amazing Spider-Man
Do you automatically go to jail if your kid calls child protection services?
It should come as little surprise that when some children have their backs against the wall - for anything from failing to do homework to staying out too late at night - they don't always respond to parental discipline in the most rational or understanding ways. While some kids might be content to throw a tantrum or scream, "You're being so unfair, Dad!" … [Read more...] about Do you automatically go to jail if your kid calls child protection services?