It may sound simple or it may sound terribly hard, depending on your lifestyle, but this is probably the most important advice I can give you as a father. Life has a way of getting complicated, hectic, and worse overwhelmingly busy, but nothing should ever preclude me from making … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 10. Always make the time…
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Comfort and Contempt
Aesop’s quote, “familiarity breeds contempt,” is puzzling to say the least. The quote could be applied in many different situations but when applied to children and parents I think it means the more you come in contact with someone, the more comfortable you are with them. As … [Read more...] about Comfort and Contempt
Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Up for debate at one Parents Anonymous meeting was whether or not it is advisable to spy on our children. I don’t think there is a single answer that would fit every situation but it is worth a thought. A couple mothers both agreed that snooping would be wrong under any … [Read more...] about Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 8. Allow them to be themselves…
One of my biggest mistakes that I learned to correct early on as being a parent was the image of wanting any of my kids to be something or someone that they are not. It really did not take much effort to realize that this unhealthy mental attitude of imposing my dreams on my … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 8. Allow them to be themselves…
Children Fighting Over Toys
Parents know what it’s like driving here in Jersey with kids in the car and an imaginary schedule hanging over your head. We bring snacks along so we don’t have to stop and when we do stop you urge the kids to visit the bathroom. We provide distractions to entertain and keep the … [Read more...] about Children Fighting Over Toys
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to