With temperatures soaring to record levels across the country this summer, kids are at a high risk of dehydration."It's always important to keep your kids hydrated, but when you're dealing with this kind of heat it can be especially dangerous," said pediatrician Dr Sean Cahill. "Dehydration puts kids at risk for heat related illnesses like heat stroke. They can … [Read more...] about Tips for keeping your kids hydrated this summer
How to get rid of the smell of vomit
It happens to every parent at some time or another - your child gets sick and vomits in bed. Besides taking care of a sick child, fathers are often tasked with the most unpleasant job of cleaning the sheets, blankets, pillows and comforter and trying to rid them of all signs of the vomit. There are several parenting tips for cleaning up this awful mess.The key is to get … [Read more...] about How to get rid of the smell of vomit
Car seat safety tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the U.S.Officials say many of these deaths and other injuries can be prevented by fathers following simple parenting advice to place their kids in age and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats.Children under 1-year old and weighing … [Read more...] about Car seat safety tips
Tips for moving on a budget
Moving can be an extremely stressful experience, especially for parents faced with the task of packing up their families' homes and relocating them somewhere else. While no one can deny that all of the planning, strategizing, organizing, packing and unpacking is time-consuming and potentially expensive, there are ways fathers can save money on this process.When it comes to … [Read more...] about Tips for moving on a budget
5 tips to stop the whining
As fathers, we're all united in one simple fact: whining can grate on your nerves unlike anything else. Even the best, most attentive parents have whiny kids, at least some of the time.Experts say kids use the high-pitched, nasally tone parents call whining to get attention and get what they want."Whining gets the parent's attention," pediatrician Dr. Laurel Schultz … [Read more...] about 5 tips to stop the whining