I am probably the most guilty party to this mistake that I know off. How did I learn as a man to fix things, do a complicated task, or for that matter the easy things that I do day in and day out? Obviously by doing them over and over again. I remember the day that I started … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 7. Let them do it too…
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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
Giving Children Clear Instructions
Parents make many requests of children in a day and many we don’t truly think through. When we ask children to do a chore like ‘carry the shopping bags inside’ or ‘take care of the leaves on the deck,’ it may seem so simple that we neglect to provide explicit instructions. A … [Read more...] about Giving Children Clear Instructions
Children and Low Self Esteem
We know self esteem is a person’s view of themselves or their worth. We also know a child’s view of their self worth can be increased or decreased by the way a parent speaks to them; the words they choose or tone they use. Sometimes a simple ‘look’ can show a parent’s … [Read more...] about Children and Low Self Esteem
Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 4. Forgiveness…
As a man, I find the subject of forgiveness to be full of challenges. Pride rules high in my behavior locking doors that might typically otherwise be open for the opposite gender more easily. Of course there are always exception to the rules, so it might not be that difficult to … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 4. Forgiveness…
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to