Amy Chua caused quite a stir earlier this year when she detailed her strict Tiger Mom parenting philosophy. One dad caught wind of the phenomenon and realized his parenting style was much different. Alan Paul, a freelance writer, considers himself more of a Panda Dad, and prides himself on offering his three children freedom to make their own decisions.Paul, who often acts as a … [Read more...] about Panda Dad a foil to controversial Tiger Mom
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Teaching your child about borrowing and lending the right way
It’s the mantra around every Thomas train table, the refrain at every playgroup: “You have to share.” There are, of course, varying levels of success, evident in the wailing sparked by a train track to the head and all manner of other unfortunate sharing mishaps. But universally, or so we hope, parents recognize sharing as one of the foundational lessons of childhood. It’s … [Read more...] about Teaching your child about borrowing and lending the right way
One dad makes a case for cursing
While most parents might balk at letting young children pepper their speech with swear words, such is not the case for Aaron Trainster. The stay-at-home dad recently took to the page at Babble.com, to reveal why he feels that giving his son more linguistic latitude may not necessarily be a bad thing.His profanity-accepting parenting stems from his desire to move away from the … [Read more...] about One dad makes a case for cursing
Do you want fries with that? Question no longer OK in schools
Moms and dads who are looking to instill healthier eating habits may have just found a new ally - the Federal government. New guidelines revealed by the Agriculture Department limit the amount of times per week that school cafeterias can offer french fries to students, in addition to changing several other long-standing practices, The Associated Press reports.Along with cutting … [Read more...] about Do you want fries with that? Question no longer OK in schools
Top 5 ways to teach your kids about money this year
In a world with such a fragile and fickle economy, knowing how to smartly deal with finances is a skill that can be overlooked. So, when it comes times for dads to broach the subject with their children, it's important that they do so correctly. Whether it be demonstrating to them the value of a dollar, or how to budget their allowance, the ability to teach kids about money … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to teach your kids about money this year