While so much of your time as a dad is spent diffusing your children's outbursts and trying to keep them happy, sometimes a little frustration is exactly what your little ones need. If you're constantly bending to accommodate every little request or demand, your kids can begin to expect this type of response from you. In order to avoid spoiling them, consider saying … [Read more...] about Frustration – your kids need it!
Will your child be a brat if he doesn’t learn how to share?
Considering that many babies receive so much individualized attention from Mom and Dad as they grow up, it's not surprising that the idea of sharing can seem like a strange and alien concept. While a few stern declarations of "Mine!" from your child over a toy or snack might seem cute at first, it's important to explain and encourage sharing as part of your … [Read more...] about Will your child be a brat if he doesn’t learn how to share?
Movie Review: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 25 minutesRelease Date: June 8, 2012Child-friendly? If a film starring an animated zebra, giraffe, lion and hippopotamus wasn't child-friendly, you can bet the executive producer would be out of a job. Kids of all ages will be thrilled to see Marty, Melman, Alex and Gloria up to their usual antics as part of the circus in Madagascar 3: … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Don’t let your kids become summer couch potatoes!
While your last summer vacation may have been decades ago, chances are your kids can barely contain their excitement about the next three months of no more teachers and no more books. However, these days, it's all too easy for little ones to squander the beautiful sunshine and warm weather indoors glued to the couch watching cartoons, playing video games or fooling around … [Read more...] about Don’t let your kids become summer couch potatoes!
Lions, tigers and bears – dad-friendly camping advice
If you're the type of adventurer who likes to share his love of the great outdoors with others, then you probably can't wait until your little one is finally able to accompany you out into the backcountry for a camping trip. However, it's also important that you impart some knowledge on your kid in case the worst should happen on the trails. Here are some basic … [Read more...] about Lions, tigers and bears – dad-friendly camping advice