Raising children means teaching them the importance of family. One of the best ways to do this is by having your parents - their grandparents - be a regular presence in their lives. Even if they see each other once every few weeks or only at holidays, it can be important that your children know their grandparents love them.However, there are times when your parents can … [Read more...] about Know when to intervene against overzealous grandparents
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Movie Review – ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
Movie Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 2 hours, 22 minutes Release date: May 2, 2014Child friendly? Superhero movies have become a staple of American cinema in the past decade, so much so that the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise is well underway with its second of three planned films. When the first trilogy, directed … [Read more...] about Movie Review – ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’
What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
One of the perils of modern-day fatherhood is dealing with your son or daughter joining Facebook. While it can be a great way for them to stay in touch with friends, it also has the potential of being dangerous. With 94 percent of teen using the social media website, there's always the risk of inappropriate activity.Don't completely panic now that they're … [Read more...] about What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Movie review: "The LEGO Movie" Rated: PG Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Release date: Feb. 7, 2014Child friendly? Next to G.I. Joes and Barbie dolls, LEGOs were probably one of the most popular toys you played with growing up. The building blocks allowed you to create your own worlds where anything was possible. You might recall early weekend mornings, … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Movie’
Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child
It's important to understand that everyone has impulses that are hard to control. You might walk by a storefront and see candy in the shop window, calling for you to consume its bundle of fatty sugars. But when you're with your child, the most important part of fatherhood is making sure you're setting a good example for him or her by controlling your urges.What … [Read more...] about Impulse control: Why it’s important when you’re with your child