Breakfast is widely known as the most important part of the day, and that is especially true for growing children. Dads should be sure to provide their kids with nutritious breakfasts every day. However, there are a number of breakfast pitfalls that even the most well-intentioned father can fall into.Cereal can be among the healthiest choices, but some varieties have very … [Read more...] about Avoid these breakfast foods at all costs
Can day care actually be good for your kids?
It may be tough for parents who have to work to take care of their young children. Luckily, there are many day care options available for moms and dads who have kids. Not only will these establishments help parents remain viable members of the workforce, but they teach kids many valuable lessons. Perhaps the most important aspect of day care centers is that they teach … [Read more...] about Can day care actually be good for your kids?
Kids home alone? Consider these tips
Many parents may be hesitant to leave their children home alone at various points throughout the day. There are many potential dangers, but sometimes you and the wife need a night out alone. With that in mind, moms and dads who have children who are (in theory) old enough to be left home alone should take time to go over safety precautions with their kids in case an emergency … [Read more...] about Kids home alone? Consider these tips
Don’t get slap happy, spanking not recommended
Disciplinarians of yore used to strictly adhere to the mantra "spare the rod, spoil the child," but times have changed. Parents who spank their children are few and far between, and most experts roundly reject this form of corporal punishment, branding it as archaic, ineffective and, sometimes, potentially harmful.Perhaps the biggest reason why spanking is frowned … [Read more...] about Don’t get slap happy, spanking not recommended
Don’t get in a food fight, compromise with your picky eater
Having a son or daughter who is a picky eater can be an exercise in patience. No matter what you put in front of them, there is always something wrong with it. Aside from trying to guilt them with tales of starving children, experts say there are a number of other routes available to change a fussy eater's way.One of the first things to do is to establish ground rules for a … [Read more...] about Don’t get in a food fight, compromise with your picky eater