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If you're one of those dads who can't imagine a world without sports, you might be itching for your son or daughter to pick up the bat and slug those wiffle balls. However, you don't want to be too forceful about it. Instead, consider the benefits of sports and enlighten your child. If you have a wife who doesn't share your beliefs, it might take a little more … [Read more...] about Benefits of sports for kids

You might dismiss the whole idea of packed lunches, telling yourself that your child's school offers plenty of options. However, you might be surprised to find out that many schools simply don't provide the nutrients our children need on a daily basis - unless your little one pays at least five dollars a day for additional food items. Besides, the school vegetables and … [Read more...] about What needs to be in a packed lunch

It's not unheard of for our children to use an imaginary illness as an excuse to slump on the couch and spend the day watching Oprah reruns. Although you might not be fooled by these attempts to avoid school, there are ways of deciding whether the sickness is genuine or not. If your child has a few mere sniffles and perhaps a sore throat, this is probably not enough to keep … [Read more...] about When to keep a child home from school

Head lice is a dilemma that virtually every child hears about while in elementary school, especially since most screen for the parasite at least once per year. Because of this, it's important to know some telltale signs of the problem and what the consequences are if your child has it. After all, the last thing you want is for your kid to be called "dirty" by … [Read more...] about Why you need to know about head lice