A father tends to: Bond with children in short bursts of connection, both physical and emotional ("short-touch" bonding, rough-and-tumble play). Focus on teaching children order, pattern thinking, and ritualized action, (Dads will tend to care less about the minutia of the child’s needs, but care more about larger structures and tools the child might need for … [Read more...] about Did You Know? – Dads as parents
Preschool
Buying safe toys
Buy toys that are safe for your kids. There are innumerable ways for them to get hurt when they are away from your watchful eyes. Some toys that you should be wary of are: Toys with small parts: These can prove to be fatal to infants and toddlers who tend to swallow anything they can hold. Toys with sharp edges or parts that wear away and produce a sharp edge: … [Read more...] about Buying safe toys
Tripping it with Toddlers
Traveling can be a great idea and a first step towards introducing your children to the world outside. It can also be the beginning for your toddlers’ formative memories.Compared to adults and teens, infants and young toddlers are the easiest to travel with, given any mode of transportation—be it on the road or by plane. Babies at this age are perfectly happy provided they are … [Read more...] about Tripping it with Toddlers
Countering their No’s
At first, it may seem a little disconcerting to hear your children say “no.” As a parent, you should quickly get used to it, as it is soon going to become your child's favorite word. Saying ‘no’ is sometimes their only way to assert their dominance. Back-talk, refusals, and tantrums may actually be experiments tried out by your children to explore their … [Read more...] about Countering their No’s
Accurately calculate medicine dosages
Most parents face the ongoing problem of accurately calculating toddler medicine dosages and fear the risk of giving their toddlers the wrong dosage. While giving infant medication, the dosage specifications marked on the label are in ml’s (milliliters) or cc’s (cubic centimeters). A doctor’s prescription may define toddler medicine dosages in teaspoon measures. If you didn’t … [Read more...] about Accurately calculate medicine dosages