As your little ones begin to grow up and reach the age when they can venture away from Mom and Dad occasionally, you'll want to make sure they're prepared to safely handle themselves around strangers. Whether it's riding bikes around the neighborhood or hanging out at the town playground, your children should be able to recognize and avoid suspicious behavior from … [Read more...] about It’s time to educate your children about dealing with strangers
Will your own attitude hurt or help your teenagers’ first driving experiences?
As one of the first steps toward adulthood, securing a driver's license can simultaneously be an exciting and nerve-wracking moment in your teens' lives. However, before your children can worry about taking the written exam or impressing a driving instructor, they will need some help from their father to learn the rules of the road. So, what does this mean for you? … [Read more...] about Will your own attitude hurt or help your teenagers’ first driving experiences?
Movie Review: Dark Shadows
Rated: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 53 minutesRelease Date: May 11, 2012Child-friendly? Even when they're being especially creepy (and they so often are), Tim Burton and Johnny Depp possess an undeniably quirky sense of humor that appeals to many children. However, the subject matter of Dark Shadows can cross into spooky territory, so parents should exercise their better … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Dark Shadows
Do you suspect your young athlete is using steroids?
While it seems like news about the abuse of steroids is commonly directed toward professional athletes, many young people are also misusing these fitness supplements in order to bulk up and perform better in their respective sports. According to sources noted in a study of steroid abuse conducted by the Mitchell Report, 3 to 6 percent of high school students admitted to having … [Read more...] about Do you suspect your young athlete is using steroids?
Three sex myths that may keep your teenage son in check
It's an awkward conversation that just about every father dreads having with his son - the sex talk. As your child progresses through puberty, he's going to encounter many physical and mental changes that he'll be struggling to understand. And with so much misinformation floating around among his peer group, he'll need your help to sort out safe sex facts from … [Read more...] about Three sex myths that may keep your teenage son in check