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You hated them when you were little, and chances are your child hates them too - errands. For your children, there’s nothing worse than spending the day riding along with parents cooped up in the back seat and traveling to a seemingly endless number of stores. This can be especially difficult for toddlers and young children who would much rather be playing with friends. … [Read more...] about Running errands with the kids – yes, it’s possible

It seems that fewer and fewer children are reading these days. Between television, surfing the internet, movies, digital music players, video games and smart phones, there are a growing number of electronic distractions that hinder regular reading times and result in shorter attention spans. Because of these factors, many children are earning lower reading scores and struggle … [Read more...] about Is there a right way to inspire children to read?

 As a dad, figuring out how to set guidelines and rules for your children can be a difficult and ever-present responsibility. What seemingly works in theory may not produce the results you expect in practice - leaving you in a constant state of trial and error. Here are some tips on identifying common parenting traps and determining how to get out of them.Technological … [Read more...] about Top parenting traps and how to get out of them

Nobody said parenting was easy. As a dad, you will often find yourself at odds with your children in regards to misbehavior, poor school work, staying out late, being a smart mouth or any number of ways children screw up or rebel against your authority. In these turbulent situations, things can often go from bad to worse depending on how you and your children speak and act. … [Read more...] about Will your children grow up to hate you? Some points to consider

 If your child has recently been diagnosed with asthma, you may be wondering how this condition will affect his health and development. As a dad, you want to ensure that your little one is healthy and happy by creating a home safe environment that will reduce the chances of an asthma attack. These concerns may be coupled with some confusion about the nature of your … [Read more...] about Asthma and your home environment – what you need to know right now