Kids

Dads need to know how to guide their kids to handle their anger. Whether we care to admit it or not, the steady onslaught of violent images on television, video games, the Internet, movies, music lyrics, and in our newspapers are hurting our children. The result: too many kids are becoming desensitized to violence, and have learned that anger is the only way to solve a problem. … [Read more...] about Helping kids handle anger

Here’s an idea for a rainy Saturday: Take the kids to the aquarium. In this article, the New York Times reviews an aquarium in New Jersey, but you can go to the one in your city. It’s hard to imagine an aquarium that one won’t find entertaining, especially little kids. Read more... … [Read more...] about Looking at, and Swimming With, the Sharks

There's nothing 6 year olds or older kids love more than being in the outdoors. Camping is an outdoor recreational activity involving spending one or more nights in a tent, a primitive structure, a travel trailer or recreational vehicle at a campsite with the purpose of getting away from civilization and enjoying nature. National parks and other publicly owned natural areas are … [Read more...] about Camping with Kids

An allowance for kids is an important part of growing up and plays a significant role in developing the ability to manage money. Seen this way, your management and communication about it may be different than if you think of it as just a tactic to control the inflow of toys into the house. When to begin your kids' allowance? Age six would be the right time to … [Read more...] about How much allowance for kids?