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As a father, the road to potty training your child can involve a lot of trial and error. Dealing with your little one wetting the bed is part of this process. However, you may start to notice that these occurrences are becoming a frequent aspect of your child's nightly routine. Though bedwetting is usually attributed to toddlers, some children can have difficulties with … [Read more...] about No, your child isn’t a freak if he wets the bed

As a father, your children have probably come up to you dozens of times on their hands and knees asking you to consider buying a new puppy for your family. If you feel that your little ones are responsible enough, a dog can become a welcome and enjoyable member of your household. However, beyond the details of caring for such a pet, it's important to remind your children … [Read more...] about Can the family dog be a threat to your children?

Throughout your child's baby and toddler years, he or she may have carried around a favorite stuffed animal at all times - on the way to preschool, out at a family dinner, playing in the yard and snuggled securely before bed. As a father, it's nice to see your child exercising his or her imagination and developing a strong emotional bond with a stuffed bear, dog or … [Read more...] about Is your child getting too old for stuffed animals?

If your child turns into a screaming, wailing menace whenever you take him along to run some errands or a family dinner at a restaurant, you're probably wondering how other parents manage to get their children to behave in public. Not only is it embarrassing as a father to have your little one running around and misbehaving at every opportunity, but it can make even the … [Read more...] about Is your child a menace in public?

As one of the first steps toward adulthood, securing a driver's license can simultaneously be an exciting and nerve-wracking moment in your teens' lives. However, before your children can worry about taking the written exam or impressing a driving instructor, they will need some help from their father to learn the rules of the road. So, what does this mean for you? … [Read more...] about Will your own attitude hurt or help your teenagers’ first driving experiences?