Whining children can be an awful part of parenting. But an important aspect of fatherhood is practicing patience. Taking a second to calm yourself before dealing with the situation can make all the difference. The next step is teaching your children that whining is not the way to communicate.Children whine because they don't have the same capacity to control emotion as we … [Read more...] about Tips for whining children
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Implement time-out methods that work
Raising kids can be difficult and fatherhood requires not only positive moments with your child, but also negative ones, such as time-outs. Time-outs can be effective if done properly.First, be consistent in time-outs by explaining what kinds of behavior will result in them. Hitting or throwing things can be reasons for a child to spend some time in the corner. However, … [Read more...] about Implement time-out methods that work
Movie Review: ‘Ender’s Game’
Movie Review: 'Ender's Game' Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes Release Date: November 1, 2013Child-friendly? This fast-paced space flick featuring a young protagonist will certainly appeal to many children, especially those with an interest in space or the military. Dads who love science fiction will likely recognize this title as an adaptation of a novel … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Ender’s Game’
Raising a girl to appreciate her body and mind
Relationships can be difficult for fathers and daughters. It can be hard for fathers to grasp the balance between teaching a daughter to love her body as it is and appreciating her mind. Society stresses physical beauty, but lately, movements have worked on counteracting these pressures and focusing on the mind instead. So how does a father figure out if he's praising his … [Read more...] about Raising a girl to appreciate her body and mind
Movie Review: ‘Gravity’
Movie review: "Gravity" Rated: PG-13 Running time: 1 hr. 31 min. Release date: Oct. 4, 2013Child friendly? Almost every kid dreams of being an astronaut at some point in his or her childhood. The allure of outer-space adventure and dazzling special effects are sure to capture the imaginations of sons and daughters alike, at least those that are a bit older. This … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Gravity’