Some day you’re going to be on a playground or in your own house, and will find yourself ready to discipline a child who is not your own. As soon as kids are able to have playdates, you’ll get a close-up view of the behavior issues of other little kids. Whether their behavior is due to lax parenting, different expectations, or individual differences, the reaction will be … [Read more...] about Disciplining Someone Else’s Child – A Guide for Dads
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Playdate Rules for Dads
As your child hits four or five, playdates become more common. Many people treat a playdate casually with no set rules and just a loose idea of pickup and drop-off times. But, if you want your playdates to be in demand, consider this list of tips to make this a playdate to be remembered for all the right reasons. 1. If you’re the organizer, set up times that work for … [Read more...] about Playdate Rules for Dads
Research: Attentive fathers create successful kids
Fathers who use more hands-on parenting skills when raising their children increase the chances that their offspring will succeed in their career and have a higher IQ, a new study suggests.Researchers at the University of Newcastle in the UK studied more than 17,000 men and women over the course of 50 years, from childhood to adulthood.They found that those who had spent a lot … [Read more...] about Research: Attentive fathers create successful kids
Parenting skills to ensure school success
In September, when the kids head back to school and get involved in extracurricular activities, a father may understandably assume he will see and hear less from his children.However, Adam Urbanski, president of the Rochester Teachers Association, reminds moms and dads that a teacher's attention and guidance cannot completely replace parenting skills.Writing in the Democrat and … [Read more...] about Parenting skills to ensure school success
Poor Parenting’s Role in Teen Substance Abuse
A report published by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University states that poor parenting directly correlates to teenage substance abuse. This report is based on a study that includes approximately 1,000 teenagers and 300 of their parents. The study found that the abuse of prescription drugs has increased significantly with 19 … [Read more...] about Poor Parenting’s Role in Teen Substance Abuse