As a dad, few things are worse than hearing your child has been repeatedly tormented by a bully at school. Bullying can be different for boys and girls, but the initial objective remains the same - humiliation and exclusion. Approximately 28 percent of children between ages 12 and 18 admit they were bullied in school during the 2008-2009 school year, according to the National … [Read more...] about School bullying – there’s no right answer
Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?
For parents, the coming arrival of a new child can be an exciting and wonderful time. A baby means a new addition to your growing family and requires a lot of attention, energy and preparation.Of course, while parents with an existing child may feel more confident and ready for a second baby, older siblings can often feel conflicted about the prospect of a new brother or … [Read more...] about Will your child feel displaced with the arrival of a new sibling?
Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. While so many people - both children and adults - resist regular exercise, it can be refreshing as a dad to see your child hitting the gym, participating in sports and going for a daily run. However, sometimes physical fitness can begin to boarder upon unhealthy obsession - signaling larger emotional … [Read more...] about Compulsive exercise in teens – why there may be more there than meets the eye
Should you tolerate your child’s temper tantrums?
As a dad, you will likely witness an interesting phenomenon in your children's behavior as they mature from infants to toddlers - where innocent crying fits once existed, more calculated temper tantrums have taken their place. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, such behavior generally peaks between ages 1 to 4 and is equally common to girls and … [Read more...] about Should you tolerate your child’s temper tantrums?
Preventing your children from abusing alcohol
it goes without saying that underage drinking has become a widespread issue in modern American society. In fact, studies show that approximately 72 percent of students will have consumed alcohol before high school graduation and 37 percent will have by the eighth grade, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse - well before the legal drinking age of 21.As a dad, it may … [Read more...] about Preventing your children from abusing alcohol