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Thanks to Michelle Obama's MyPlate, us dads are learning more and more about the consequences of obesity at a young age. To keep our kids fit, experts tell us that we need to remove excess sugars and fats from their diet - which means that snack food may be the primary target of their wrath. Of course, it's probably unrealistic to believe that we can completely remove … [Read more...] about Good snacks for kids

Night terrors are not to be confused with the more common concept of a nightmare, as they are usually more severe. The condition often involves a child waking up crying with an uncontrollable sense of dread. There are several factors that can lead to this problem, such as stress and sleep deprivation, but don't jump to the conclusion that it's all your fault if your … [Read more...] about Night terrors – why there’s light at the end of the tunnel

If you're one of those dads who can't imagine a world without sports, you might be itching for your son or daughter to pick up the bat and slug those wiffle balls. However, you don't want to be too forceful about it. Instead, consider the benefits of sports and enlighten your child. If you have a wife who doesn't share your beliefs, it might take a little more … [Read more...] about Benefits of sports for kids

You might dismiss the whole idea of packed lunches, telling yourself that your child's school offers plenty of options. However, you might be surprised to find out that many schools simply don't provide the nutrients our children need on a daily basis - unless your little one pays at least five dollars a day for additional food items. Besides, the school vegetables and … [Read more...] about What needs to be in a packed lunch

It's not unheard of for our children to use an imaginary illness as an excuse to slump on the couch and spend the day watching Oprah reruns. Although you might not be fooled by these attempts to avoid school, there are ways of deciding whether the sickness is genuine or not. If your child has a few mere sniffles and perhaps a sore throat, this is probably not enough to keep … [Read more...] about When to keep a child home from school