Every dad remembers that first magical moment—holding a tiny newborn who depends on you for everything. But as your kids grow, your role becomes much bigger than feeding, bathing, or teaching them how to ride a bike. You become their guide.Their protector.Their first example of how to treat people and how to expect others to treat them. Respect and boundaries aren’t just … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Respect and Boundaries – Dad’s Approach

Bringing a pet into your family has many advantages for the growth and development of healthy children - physically, emotionally, and mentally. Having another creature to observe, play with, and care for can significantly improve your kids' chances of growing into well-rounded and happy adults. However, introducing pets into the family home comes with immense responsibility and … [Read more...] about 10 Important Lessons to Teach Your Kids About Keeping Pets

The year is drawing to a close and New Year's is coming. Some people make resolutions based on health, while others focus on financial stability. If they can better themselves in 2014, why can't dads? Here are some fun tips to make yourself a better dad next year. Be big, be small All fathers struggle with the dichotomy of parent-child relationships. Fatherhood is a … [Read more...] about How to be the best dad in 2014

As I'm sure you've noticed, in our technologically advanced society we're constantly engaged with all kinds of devices and bombarded by every sort of media imaginable. However, this onslaught isn't only for grown adults, but also for children, who are still learning about the world around them. A recent study has shown that kids ages 8 to 18 spend more than seven and a half … [Read more...] about Screen time: How much is too much?