Parents worry when they read about a new generation of American kids who are over-privileged and act with a sense ofentitlement. These kids often lack the ability or skills to deal with challenges and setbacks. Dr. Robert Brooks, co-author of Raising Resilient Children, says that this phenomenon cuts across socio-economic levels. While the affluent get the most … [Read more...] about Raising Resilient Kids – Ideas from Dr. Robert Brooks
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Six tips for Dads for raising resilient kids – from Dr. Robert Brooks
Dr. Robert Brooks, co-author of Raising Resilient Children provided GreatDad with this list of tips for raising resilient kids. “Resilient” children, he explains, are kids who have the coping skills necessary to deal with adversity. These kids aren’t protected from the real world, but are increasingly ready for real world challenges as they grow … [Read more...] about Six tips for Dads for raising resilient kids – from Dr. Robert Brooks
Tips for Dads trying to cut down on TV watching time
We like TV. After a long day at work, it’s like a frothy dessert at the end of a mediocre meal. It might not have any nutrition value, but it’s sweet and airy and enjoyable with very little effort. However, when TV becomes the routine and more your reality than your real life, you or your kids might have a problem. How to know? Do you talk about TV … [Read more...] about Tips for Dads trying to cut down on TV watching time
Tips for dads with over-scheduled kids
We all want to make sure our kids have enough experiences so that they know where they can really shine. This in turn may provide the direction for a fulfilling life. Sometimes, however, in our zeal to show them new things, we either allow them or push them to take too much on at once. Here are a few warning signs that your child is overbooked and over-extended. … [Read more...] about Tips for dads with over-scheduled kids
Gender roles and the importance of fathers
There is rigorous debate in our culture about gender roles, including the appropriate roles of the mother and father in raising children. We are all now aware that mothers can do a lot of what fathers used to do, and fathers can do a lot of what was historically "mother's work." There is a new flexibility to gender roles. It is essential to celebrate each of these … [Read more...] about Gender roles and the importance of fathers