While driving home from school the other day, my six-year-old daughter observed that it's strange that some people don't believe in Santa Claus. Her concern wasn't about differences in culture or religion, but for friends who were silly enough to believe that somehow parents are responsible for Santa's activities. We both agreed that it would be silly to think that … [Read more...] about Dads and preschoolers questions: Five questions you’d better have an answer for…
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Kindergarten’s all work, no play
Dads, are you concerned that your children don't get enough time for fun and games anymore? Kindergartens today are increasingly substituting what used to be play time for grammar and arithmetic. Click here to read more about it. … [Read more...] about Kindergarten’s all work, no play
Five rules for dads’ and kids’ swimming safety
Water Safety is a Summertime Essential in the New York Times today is a good reminder of some essentials of water safety no matter what the age. since drowning is the second most common cause of us death of kids 1-14 (car accidents are number 1), a dad has to be active in prevention. A few topline points: Give kids 100% attention while at the pool. Of preschooler deaths, 70% … [Read more...] about Five rules for dads’ and kids’ swimming safety
Dads flying with kids
Summer is a time for travel and likely involves flying with kids (article in the New York Times). When it comes to crying babies, I always say, let them cry it out. Babies and kids are more sensitive to air pressure than adults during takeoff and landing and little ears sometimes have to bear very strong pain. Having a pacifier or a milk bottle nearby and ready is often … [Read more...] about Dads flying with kids
Dads and kids: World in a box
An old cardboard box and pictures cut from magazines are all it takes for dads to enroll kids into giving their creativity a free rein. With a little help from you, the kids will love to recreate scenes from their favorite fairy tales or make an imaginary doll house. Click here for instructions on how to help your kids build a world in a box. … [Read more...] about Dads and kids: World in a box