Almost every dad wants his kid to be the next LeBron James or Mia Hamm, but it's not likely that your youngster will make it to the big leagues. Still, many parents remain woefully unrestrained at youth sporting events, making them both targets of ridicule and a huge source of embarrassment for their athletic offspring.Luckily, supporting your kid and not being a nuisance … [Read more...] about Three ways to avoid being an annoying fan
Study: Treatment of fevers may not be best option
Most parents assume that if their child has a fever, there has to be some effective treatment to bring it down. Though conventional wisdom has suggested such a route for years, a new report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests otherwise. The authors say that there is no need to treat a fever in a normally healthy child, and that doing so may prolong the … [Read more...] about Study: Treatment of fevers may not be best option
Top 3 ways to avoid a tantrum
Being a parent to a toddler can certainly be a struggle, especially when he isn't cooperating. Whether it is an aversion to buckling his seatbelt or a refusal to leave the toy store, a tantrum may be waiting just around the corner. However, according to Parenting.org, there are several ways that moms and dads can put a stop to the screaming right away.1. Bribes. Though it … [Read more...] about Top 3 ways to avoid a tantrum
Study: Be a fun dad for better marriage
For new dads, balancing being a good father and a good husband can be challenging. While assisting in all the duties such as changing diapers, feeding and bathing is important to quelling any arguments between man and wife, results of a new study indicate there may be another way to improve a relationship - and it is surprising.According to Men's Health magazine, the study … [Read more...] about Study: Be a fun dad for better marriage
Top 3 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day
Most dad's think they have Valentine's Day figured out. Pick up some flowers, chocolates and a thoughtful card and you've got a one-way ticket to performing the horizontal tango, right? Wrong. While theseare all nice gestures it may take more than the age-old tricks to prevent spending an early night alone in bed.But fear not, there are several unique ways you can … [Read more...] about Top 3 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day