Summer camp can be a rewarding and fun experience for kids of all ages. Whether they attend day camps or overnight camps, experts say fathers should take action to ensure their kids stay safe and healthy while attending."Parents should ask camp organizers basic questions about what plans they have in place to keep kids safe, handle medical emergencies, and deal with … [Read more...] about 5 tips for keeping kids safe and healthy at summer camp
Parenting advice tips for spending more time talking to your kids
A recent British study has found that children who spend the most time with their dads are happier than kids who have less face time with their fathers.According to the NY Daily News, researchers from the Children's Society in Great Britain found that kids' happiness is linked to how much time they spend talking to their dads. Kids who chat with their fathers "most … [Read more...] about Parenting advice tips for spending more time talking to your kids
5 tips for teaching your kids financial responsibility
One of the most valuable tools a father can teach his kids is how to manage their money.There are several things fathers can do to help raise financially-responsible kids:1. Teach them the importance of work. Kids as young as preschool-age can help do chores around the house and earn an allowance. Teenagers should be encouraged to get a job to gain experience, learn … [Read more...] about 5 tips for teaching your kids financial responsibility
5 ways to beat the summer heat without breaking your budget
Now that the summer season is here, temperatures are rising outside and in our homes. While opening up the windows and keeping the air circulating can sometimes keep us comfortable inside, when the mercury really spikes, we need other options.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that the typical U.S. household spends almost 20 percent of its utility bills on … [Read more...] about 5 ways to beat the summer heat without breaking your budget
Study: Dads suffer postpartum depression too
A new study says postpartum depression doesn't just affect new moms.According to WebMD, researchers analyzed 43 studies of more than 28,000 fathers that looked at paternal depression during early pregnancy and the first year of the babies' life. They found that 10.4 percent of dads were depressed, compared to 4.8 percent of men in the general population."This is a public … [Read more...] about Study: Dads suffer postpartum depression too