John Thompson

Many sports, particularly ones popular in the winter like skiing, snowboarding and ice skating, require a lot of equipment. For many fathers buying this equipment just doesn't fit into the family budget, especially since kids can outgrow their gear - and need new things - before the season is over. But there are ways to save money on all of the sports things your kids need.A … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for saving money on sports equipment

You either have one or know one well: a picky eater who only eats chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese or some other "kid" food. But there are ways for fathers to break the cycle and cure their kids of their fussy ways.One parenting advice tip from the Mayo Clinic is to be patient with new foods. Childhood nutrition experts say many children need to be offered a new … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for dealing with picky eaters

Actor Tobey Maguire may play a superhero in the movies, but admits he and wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire needed a lot of time and patience when it came to naming their two children, Ruby Sweetheart, 3 years old, and Otis Tobias, 7 months old."We didn't name either of our children before their births," he said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "We like to meet them. We … [Read more...] about Tobey Maguire plays a name trick on his wife

Most parents want their kids to be honest. But many kids already know how to tell a lie by the time they are 4 years old. And, the fact of the matter is that many parents are teaching, and even encouraging, their kids to lie in some cases.The most important parenting advice tip for raising an honest child is to avoid being dishonest yourself. Kids see and hear their dads and … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for teaching honesty