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As a new father, your family's financial situation has likely been weighing on your mind. Beyond the medical bills associated with your wife's pregnancy and delivery, you've probably been spending a pretty penny on baby clothes, diapers, toys, child-proofing your home and other necessary items for your growing family. But before you break the bank on immediate … [Read more...] about New dads: Top 3 ways to financially safeguard your growing family

Whether you consider your child to be an angel who would never step out of line or know that he or she has a tendency to be somewhat of a troublemaker, finding out that your little one has been involved in a bully showdown is always a shock. It doesn't matter if it was only teasing or a serious physical confrontation, it's painful as a parent to hear that your son or … [Read more...] about What to do when your child is accused of being the bully

While almost every father hopes that his children will be well-behaved, responsible and moral in their actions, the truth is that kids have a bad habit of misbehaving at the worst possible times. If your little ones have acted inappropriately for one reason or another, you may feel that punishment is in order to help them learn from their mistakes. Here are a few ways you can … [Read more...] about Beyond spanking – three outside-of-the-box ways to punish your children

While it's starting to seem like they've been around forever, a decade ago, few had even conceived of devices like tablet computers, iPods or smartphones. Children born these days will never know a world without high-speed internet or HDTVs, and while these serve as valuable learning tools, they can also have a negative impact on your children's overall development. … [Read more...] about What is max screen time for my kids? Experts weigh in.

School's out for summer, which means that your kids are probably having a ball swimming in the pool, playing with neighborhood friends and enjoying the warm seasonal weather. However, just because they won't be seeing teachers for the next couple of months doesn't mean that their education should also be on pause. Summer reading programs are a part of many school … [Read more...] about How to prevent your kids from becoming dumber in the summer