Fatherhood - it's not all fun and games, is it? Sure, there's nothing better than spending precious moments with your children, but being a parent requires patience, sacrifice and - let's just get real here - nights without sleep and fights with your partner over whose turn it is to drive your son or daughter to school. Then there's the issue of hurt feelings. … [Read more...] about So your kid says he hates you (here’s a secret – he doesn’t mean it)
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Can you really keep things civil during a divorce?
Unfortunately, divorce is an all-too-common reality for many modern families. Many marriages end in separation or divorce, leaving many fathers wondering what lies ahead in the uncertain future. While marriages fail for all sorts of reasons - some messier than others - it's important that you don't allow your strained relationship with your soon-to-be-ex to trickle down … [Read more...] about Can you really keep things civil during a divorce?
Understanding TV role models today – is your daughter doomed?
As she grows older, your daughter will look to a number of sources for information about the world around her. While your role as her father makes you one of the most influential people in her life, friends, teachers, relatives and athletic coaches can all shape the woman your little girl will become one day.In addition to these real life personalities, your daughter will also … [Read more...] about Understanding TV role models today – is your daughter doomed?
Are your children ruined if they join a clique?
As your children move through elementary, middle and high school, they'll likely make new groups of friends and lose old ones as they go. Depending on your children's interests, personalities and activities, they may have a few close friends or a larger circle. While these evolving social dynamics will help them mature into personable, independent adults, they can also … [Read more...] about Are your children ruined if they join a clique?
So your son had his first playground fight – now what?
As a father, it can be difficult to think of your children as anything more than good-natured little troublemakers. Sure, they get out of hand sometimes, but bending the rules in pursuit of fun is part of what being a kid is all about. Because of this fatherly perception you have of your little ones, it can be a shock to discover that your son got into his first playground … [Read more...] about So your son had his first playground fight – now what?