Let's face it - not every kid out there has the coordination that's required for football or baseball. These sports call for good eye-hand coordination and well-developed leg muscles. If your wife isn't too keen on exposing your son or daughter to violent sports, you need to find a plan B. As much as this might sadden us, there are plenty of other options out there … [Read more...] about Good sports for uncoordinated kids
Good snacks for kids
Thanks to Michelle Obama's MyPlate, us dads are learning more and more about the consequences of obesity at a young age. To keep our kids fit, experts tell us that we need to remove excess sugars and fats from their diet - which means that snack food may be the primary target of their wrath. Of course, it's probably unrealistic to believe that we can completely remove … [Read more...] about Good snacks for kids
Movie review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Genre: Action, adventure, sci-fi Rating: PG-13 Release date: June 29, 2011 Runtime: 157 min. Child friendly? Recommended for ages 13 and up. If all you need from a movie is a few gigantic robots destroying things, especially if you didn't get enough explosions and cheap dialogue the first two times, the final Transformers film Dark of the Moon is probably this … [Read more...] about Movie review: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Separation anxiety – three tactics you may want to try
Although separation anxiety might be common in babies and toddlers, some parents may be surprised to learn that it can continue well past their son or daughter's kindergarten years. The truth is that some children are simply more susceptible to the fear of being away from those who introduced them to the world. If your little one shows signs of this at a late age, there are … [Read more...] about Separation anxiety – three tactics you may want to try
Night terrors – why there’s light at the end of the tunnel
Night terrors are not to be confused with the more common concept of a nightmare, as they are usually more severe. The condition often involves a child waking up crying with an uncontrollable sense of dread. There are several factors that can lead to this problem, such as stress and sleep deprivation, but don't jump to the conclusion that it's all your fault if your … [Read more...] about Night terrors – why there’s light at the end of the tunnel