My 28 month old son has been going to camp this summer. The first day was a shock for him. He had never been left alone with anyone but family and suddenly daddy was leaving him in a strange place. I followed the camp's advice to quickly separate myself, reassure him one more time and walk out the door, rather than have us both suffer a long, weepy departure. A week … [Read more...] about Ten tips for Dads, kids, and separation anxiety on the first day of school
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To all dad users of Ipecac – Warning!
We still have a bottle of it in the medicine chest because I just can't get over decades of advice to keep a bottle on hand to stimulate vomiting after a child drinks something poisonous. However, there is no evidence that it helps, and the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages its use. Vomiting poison could harm a child's lungs or esophagus. Instead, save yourself the … [Read more...] about To all dad users of Ipecac – Warning!
Home influences children’s progress at school
The debate over why students from impoverished backgrounds generally show lower performance in school is an ongoing one. Now a new study highlights the influence of family on academic achievement in kids. Click here to read more. … [Read more...] about Home influences children’s progress at school
More Dads Flying with Kids
Our good friend, Robert Wilder writes a pretty funny retort to our post on Dads flying with kids in the May 2006 Parenting Magazine. He's absolutely right, of course. Kids will kick the seat once or twice, but most travelers have no right to give you the rolling eyes, much less the muttered obscenities. Of course, this is a perspective that changes with having kids of your own. … [Read more...] about More Dads Flying with Kids
Dads to be: plan a baby shower for your wife
Here's your chance to be a hero and bank some points for the last weeks of the pregnancy. Plan a baby shower for your wife. All you really need to do do is have the idea about 12 weeks out and plan for the shower to be held about six weeks before the baby is born. You can get a great party planner at Baby Shower Checklist, from Evite but your biggest task is just … [Read more...] about Dads to be: plan a baby shower for your wife