Kids

My kids will only eat three foods and two of them are macaroni and cheese.—Rachel RuinaBe nice to your children. After all, they’re going to choose your nursing home.—Steven Wright The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin to sound like a 5-year-old. —Jean Kerr Familiarity breeds contempt—and children. —Mark TwainAsk your child what he … [Read more...] about Quotes on Kids

Dads' traditional role as breadwinners means that they spend relatively less time with their kids than the moms. Breadwinner dads often need to be creative regarding things to do with their kids. Here are some tips to help dads bond with their kids: Make time for them: Reserve some part of your day exclusively for your kids. Spend this time doing something together, like … [Read more...] about Bonding with Your Kids: Tips for Dads

Most parents want their children to be like just them. The good news is that children too, at least when they are young, want to be like their parents. Parents are, after all, their earliest role models. While this makes it easy for parents to mold children's behavior, it also confers a significant responsibility on them. Here are things you can do to become a role model for … [Read more...] about Parents as Role Models

Use smaller portions so neither you nor your toddler feel that the goal is impossible. The correct serving for a toddler is roughly ¼ or less of what you would eat. Remember that some kids just have more sensitive palates than others. Additionally, this sensitivity can also be toward color and texture of the food. Think of foods you hated as a child and how the entire … [Read more...] about How to Feed Finicky Eaters: Tips for Dads

Some people say that your philosophy will tend to mirror your political persuasion Conservatives may be more likely to endorse the more capitalist “money for chores” approach. More “liberal” parents tend to believe in the value of learning that certain responsibilities just go along with being part of a family. It’s a debate with no real answer, and without much option for … [Read more...] about Chores for Money Part II