Trying a new food for the first time can be surprisingly challenging for some people - especially kids. The added problem if you have children who are picky eaters is that they haven't tried much of anything, so just about any new dish you suggest for breakfast, lunch or dinner can be met with instant disapproval. Here are a few tips for coaxing your children into being … [Read more...] about Whine and dine – dealing with picky eaters
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Little bundles of terror – the scariest kids in horror movies
Kids are cute, right? Well, not if you ask some of Hollywood's most celebrated horror directors. Angel-faced children with a penchant for murderous terror have long been staples of the scary movie genre, and they've still frightening audiences today. Just in time for Halloween, here's our list of the top three scariest kids in horror movies. Regan MacNeil - The … [Read more...] about Little bundles of terror – the scariest kids in horror movies
Treats without the tricks – 3 safety tips for keeping your children’s Halloween frightfully fun
Halloween certainly ranks as one of the most exciting holidays for kids, especially when it's time to hit the pavement in search of delicious candy around the neighborhood. However, it's important for dads to take care when trick-or-treating with their little ones to ensure a safe evening out. Here are a few tips to keep in mind so that you and your kids have a … [Read more...] about Treats without the tricks – 3 safety tips for keeping your children’s Halloween frightfully fun
Is there a potty-mouth living in your house? Clean things up with these tips
Kids say the darndest things, don't they? It seems like the second they can string a sentence together, they're suddenly brimming with things to talk about. And while it can be refreshing to get your little one's take on something, there's always the danger he'll pick up a few choice words you'd rather he not yell in a public space. So if you're … [Read more...] about Is there a potty-mouth living in your house? Clean things up with these tips
Talking to Kids About Online Porn
Good article today at Mashable.com about how one dad handled finding a good size cache of porn in the family browser history. Short story: he writes his son a note saying he doesn't want to make a big deal of it or embarrass him. But he does want to warn him of the dangers on the internet. All of us with kids at any age struggle with this. How much internet do we allow and how … [Read more...] about Talking to Kids About Online Porn