Kids

Whining is one of those kid things that really get on a dad’s nerves. Whining, as you may remember from your childhood days, is just one tactic of negotiation. If a child knows that he can break you down by applying a little aural pressure, you are like putty in his hands. It’s up to you to teach him that you are not his weak little plaything. If you’re suddenly … [Read more...] about Five steps to stop the kids from whining

Parents are often encouraged to train their teens on online safety. That said, there are a few of us who actually know what our kids are saying in chat rooms across the globe. Here are a few conversational abbreviations that should make you wiser: •    POS Parent over shoulder •    PRW Parents are watching •    PIR Parent in … [Read more...] about IM codes all dads should know to protect their kids

May 2007The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, working with the RC2 company of Oakbrook, Illinois is recalling selected wooden items from the Thomas the Tank Engine line. These toys were painted with paints containing lead and should be taken away from young children immediately. Ingesting lead by young children can have adverse health effects.For dads looking for … [Read more...] about Thomas Trains Recalled Due to Lead Paint

Note: Subscribe now to GreatDad newsletters to receive great info for dads. Also visit GreatDad's page on Books for Dads. Your parenting style is likely to impact the way your child grows up. Being responsive to your children, and at the same time, setting clear rules and limits, is crucial for you as a parent. Based on this, four main styles of parenting have been … [Read more...] about Choose Your Parenting Style

Many parents worry about their kids growing up over-privileged with an over-developed sense of entitlement.   Dr. RobertBrooks, co-author of Raising Resilient Children, says that one way of avoiding this is by teaching kids responsibility.  This, in turn, will have a positive effect on the child’s self-esteem. Dr. Brooks believes we all have an … [Read more...] about Raising Responsible Kids – Ideas from Dr. Robert Brooks