Kids

A campout is a great opportunity for doting dads to bond with the kids. The National Wildlife Federation has declared June 24 the Great American Backyard Campout. So pitch a tent on the lawn, roast some marshmallows over the barbecue, tell a ghost story or two and give the kids a night to remember. Click here to read more. … [Read more...] about Great American Backyard Campout

Here are ideas to help dads make printable paper toys for their kids; just perfect for hours of fun on a rainy spring afternoon. The kids can join in to make a tooth fairy gazebo, a popup card, and more. Click here. … [Read more...] about Fun with paper: Ideas for dads

When dads drink, they are often faced with a situation where kids may want to try the stuff. Kids also see alcohol on sale all around them, in supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants. This can make it difficult for them to understand that alcohol can be dangerous.   What parents of younger kids can do It may seem too early to talk to your kid about alcohol, but talking … [Read more...] about Kids and Alcohol

Raising kids of character demands time and attention. While having a kid may come naturally, being a good dad can be quite a challenge. Here are a few tips to help your children build the kind of character best suited for their environment:   1. Parenting first. This is hard to do in a world with so much to do and only 24 hours a day to do it. Decide that parenting … [Read more...] about Training kids for character

Juggling mystifies kids and is a core skill everyone should learn. Apart from improving hand-eye co-ordination, it develops focus and literally helps your brain learn to juggle multiple tasks. It’s a great way to spend time with the kids as well and best of all, it’s practically free. To get started with your juggling, all you need is a few soft balls or … [Read more...] about 5 Minute DIY Juggling Balls