The holiday season is in full swing, which means that families everywhere are gearing up for Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. While this can be an exciting time of year to give and receive presents, sometimes holiday cheer can border on materialistic obsession. For young children, TV commercials, cartoons, the internet and video games can all overshadow … [Read more...] about From angels to spoiled brats – how to avoid the latter this holiday season
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How to make sure illegal drugs won’t ruin your kids
As a dad, teaching your children the dangers and life-ruining effects of illegal drugs can seem like a daunting and complex task. Teenagers in particular are exposed to peer pressure and often persuaded to experiment with illicit substances like marijuana, cocaine, illegal prescription drugs and club drugs at school, with friends and during extracurricular activities. … [Read more...] about How to make sure illegal drugs won’t ruin your kids
Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them
Over the years, pets can become beloved members of any family, which can make their death especially difficult to handle for children who grew up alongside a favorite dog or cat. When your child comes home from school or is having an off day, the family pet is often the first one to greet and comfort them. Before long, many children consider their pets to be as close as best … [Read more...] about Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them
Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. While so many people - both children and adults - resist regular exercise, it can be refreshing as a dad to see your child hitting the gym, participating in sports and going for a daily run. However, sometimes physical fitness can begin to boarder upon unhealthy obsession - signaling larger emotional … [Read more...] about Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Should you tolerate your child’s temper tantrums?
As a dad, you will likely witness an interesting phenomenon in your children's behavior as they mature from infants to toddlers - where innocent crying fits once existed, more calculated temper tantrums have taken their place. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, such behavior generally peaks between ages 1 to 4 and is equally common to girls and … [Read more...] about Should you tolerate your child’s temper tantrums?