Unless you've had experience as an educator specializing in language, the prospect of teaching your child how to speak can seem complex and overwhelming at first. Luckily, you have enough time during the first several months of your baby's life to brush up on some parenting techniques and develop the patience necessary to immerse your child in the English language. As a … [Read more...] about Is your toddler learning the right words?
Tough-but-fair punishments for misbehaving children
As any father knows, children have a tendency to bend the rules. Whether they managed to pull down all the pots and pans in the kitchen, stayed out far too late with the neighborhood kids or covered your living room wall in original artwork, these messes often fly in direct violation of your specific rules about playtime. In times like these, the disciplinary action lies on … [Read more...] about Tough-but-fair punishments for misbehaving children
Navigating the world of dating as a single dad
It can seem like it takes up your entire focus at the time, but there is life beyond the divorce process. While you're still a great father to your children, you're now also a single man who can take his personal life in a variety of directions. Some men in this position are fine with taking a break from romantic relationships, but you may be interested in testing the … [Read more...] about Navigating the world of dating as a single dad
Movie Review: The Lorax
Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 34 minutesRelease Date: March 2, 2012Child-friendly? Perfect for the whole familyFew can deny the significance that Dr. Seuss and his myriad stories featuring characters such as sock-wearing foxes, Yuletide terrorists and rotten ham and eggs enthusiasts have had on children's literature. Even a few minutes reading his classic works can have … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Lorax
Is your relationship with your kids doomed post-divorce?
If you're a father who recently went through a divorce, you're probably thinking about the uncertain times that lie ahead for your family. Even sharing custody of your children with your ex-wife will likely leave you with long gaps of being without your little ones. While it's true that your family life will be very different from this point, there's no reason … [Read more...] about Is your relationship with your kids doomed post-divorce?