Getting your children to sit down and do their homework can be a battle. Little ones progressing through grade school may be encountering work outside of the classroom for the first time, while children in middle or high school must learn how to balance homework with extracurricular activities, a busy social life and part-time jobs. As a dad, you'll likely want to help out … [Read more...] about The great homework debate
Can children drastically change your life? Short answer – yes
When young people begin to start thinking about having children, the usual clichés often come to mind - tiny shoes, toys scattered about the house, sleepless nights, dirty diapers and bedtime stories. But these images are only the tip of the iceberg when considering the sheer number of ways life can change the moment their first baby arrives. Here are some of the … [Read more...] about Can children drastically change your life? Short answer – yes
School bullying – there’s no right answer
As a dad, few things are worse than hearing your child has been repeatedly tormented by a bully at school. Bullying can be different for boys and girls, but the initial objective remains the same - humiliation and exclusion. Approximately 28 percent of children between ages 12 and 18 admit they were bullied in school during the 2008-2009 school year, according to the National … [Read more...] about School bullying – there’s no right answer
Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?
For parents, the coming arrival of a new child can be an exciting and wonderful time. A baby means a new addition to your growing family and requires a lot of attention, energy and preparation.Of course, while parents with an existing child may feel more confident and ready for a second baby, older siblings can often feel conflicted about the prospect of a new brother or … [Read more...] about Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?
Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. While so many people - both children and adults - resist regular exercise, it can be refreshing as a dad to see your child hitting the gym, participating in sports and going for a daily run. However, sometimes physical fitness can begin to boarder upon unhealthy obsession - signaling larger emotional … [Read more...] about Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye