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?
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Is your child a menace in public?
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?
Will your own attitude hurt or help your teenagers’ first driving experiences?
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?
Do you suspect your young athlete is using steroids?
While it seems like news about the abuse of steroids is commonly directed toward professional athletes, many young people are also misusing these fitness supplements in order to bulk up and perform better in their respective sports. According to sources noted in a study of steroid abuse conducted by the Mitchell Report, 3 to 6 percent of high school students admitted to having … [Read more...] about Do you suspect your young athlete is using steroids?
Three sex myths that may keep your teenage son in check
It's an awkward conversation that just about every father dreads having with his son - the sex talk. As your child progresses through puberty, he's going to encounter many physical and mental changes that he'll be struggling to understand. And with so much misinformation floating around among his peer group, he'll need your help to sort out safe sex facts from … [Read more...] about Three sex myths that may keep your teenage son in check