It's great to be a dad during the holidays. You get to play Santa, hang wreathes with blinking lights and tip-toe around the house at night placing presents under the tree. But amid the excitement of seeing kids claiming their Christmas-morning booty, there is a tougher challenge to meet – how to teach your kids about charity. Requests for donations are everywhere in … [Read more...] about Five ways to teach your kids about holiday charity
Fatherhood
Adolescent masturbation: How to cope with it as a father
Fatherhood can be full of awkward moments with your son, from possible confusion over his first erection to catching him looking at pornography. But not much can compare to walking in on him masturbating.Knock first It'll be a hard lesson to learn, but once your son hits adolescence, you should get into the habit of knocking before entering his room. Think back to when you … [Read more...] about Adolescent masturbation: How to cope with it as a father
So You Caught Your Child Watching Porn
During puberty, your son or daughter experiences both physical and emotional changes as he or she shifts toward adolescence. This can sometimes result in the awkward scenario of catching your child watching porn.Look at subject matter Being a dad, it might feel weird to look at the images or videos your child was viewing, but you need to check the subject matter. According to … [Read more...] about So You Caught Your Child Watching Porn
3 ways to bring you closer together with your son
The father-son relationship might be one of the deepest bonds that can be shared between two people. There's a seemingly unspoken admiration that sons have for their dads, and fathers are almost always proud of their boys.If you want to get even closer to one another, here are some fun activities that can bolster your relationship.1. Go fishing One of the most … [Read more...] about 3 ways to bring you closer together with your son
3 ways to connect with your daughter like you do with your son
While dads can share an unshakeable bond with their sons, it's the father-daughter relationship that might be harder to bolster.There's a bevy of activities for you to do with your son, but there's an equal amount of things to do with your girl. Here are a few ideas to get you going.Hiking This outdoor adventure can help foster a strong bond between you and … [Read more...] about 3 ways to connect with your daughter like you do with your son