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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

While it may sound like a horrible, horrible disease, colic is actually a term simply used to describe a healthy baby that experiences uncontrollable crying for an extended period of time. Despite this seemingly simple explanation, researchers continue to debate the exact causes and nature of this condition. As a father, you might think that that 20 minutes of wailing can push … [Read more...] about What is colic, really?

There are a lot of great things about summer vacation - no school, trips to the beach and beautiful weather, among others. However, during those fun-filled days outdoors, kids can actually be at risk for a number of potentially dangerous health conditions. As a responsible father, you may want to be aware of these summertime hazards.Dehydration June, July and August are among … [Read more...] about Don’t let a fun-filled summer vacation put your kids’ health at risk!