One of the challenges of fatherhood is getting closer to your children as they grow older. In the beginning, younger kids might never want to leave your side, but once they hit adolescence, it might all fly out the window.To keep your kids close to you, do these three things everyday.1. Make breakfast and dinner These meals are important because they're two of the few … [Read more...] about 3 things dads should do everyday to get closer to their teenagers
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What dads learn from playdates about their child’s friend’s parents
As your kids get older, they'll inevitably develop friendships with other kids - either classmates from school or peers from the local playground. It'll eventually fall on you, as the dad, to have kids over to your house for a playdate.Sometimes, you can learn a lot about the child's parents just from watching them interact with your son or … [Read more...] about What dads learn from playdates about their child’s friend’s parents
New social media apps that you need to understand
Fatherhood in the digital age is a different challenge than previous generations, as kids have far more access to information - and each other - than ever before. Some of them are fun, but leave space for misuse and illicit behavior that kids and young teens shouldn't be exposed to. Here are a few networks to look for on the phones and tablets of your … [Read more...] about New social media apps that you need to understand
What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
One of the perils of modern-day fatherhood is dealing with your son or daughter joining Facebook. While it can be a great way for them to stay in touch with friends, it also has the potential of being dangerous. With 94 percent of teen using the social media website, there's always the risk of inappropriate activity.Don't completely panic now that they're … [Read more...] about What to do when you catch your child on Facebook
What to do if your kid is a bully
It's likely that during the course of fatherhood, you'll run into instances where your child is being bullied by someone at school. But there's also the possibility that the tables could be turned and it's your child doing the bullying.It can be difficult to accept that your child has a problem, but it's the first step toward helping him fix the way he … [Read more...] about What to do if your kid is a bully