Every parent hopes that their child will fall in love with books. Whether that's X-Men comics, Harry Potter series or classics like Little Women, books help kids in so many ways. Yet, some children do not take to reading easily. Here are real tips from experienced dads on how [...]
Have you ever been pushed to the brink of violence? A dad in our community has and he reached out for help in curbing his pent up aggression before he lashes out as his kids. On The Verge of Violence — An Angry Dad Reaches Out For Help From [...]
Usually, we write some words here but that headline kinda sums it up perfectly, How To Introduce Cellphones Into Your Kids Lives And Keep Them Safe Without Letting Technology and Social Media Destroy Their Lives We think there's a balance to be achieved and that it can be done. [...]
Every parent knows the pain of having to ask their kid to do the thing 2, 3, 4 times. It is maddening. Is sound coming out of my voice, am I speaking in Latin? Why is the thing not happening? Here's advice from the hive mind on... How To [...]
How To Stop The Tantrums and Get Your Child To Love Bathtime. Real advice for dads who have mastered the bath time routine. https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/photos/a.434607921426.227352.299622516426/10155722807391427/?type=3 Kim Chapple" Try the shower maybe. I have 4 kids, 2 of each, and they all went through this phase. My youngest is 20 months and [...]
When your child begins to lie is one of the biggest and most challenging parenting hurdles. Luckily, there's a community of 1.5 million dads who are happy to share their experience and help with handling a lying child. Dad Advice: How To Handle A Lying Child https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/photos/a.434607921426.227352.299622516426/10155728192736427/?type=3 Zach Roberts: [...]
There are two types of parents, those who co-sleep happily and those who consider deadbolt locks on their bedroom door. Here's some helpful Dad Advice On How To Keep Your Kids Out Of Your Bed. https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/photos/a.434607921426.227352.299622516426/10155696100581427/?type=3 Griffin Kirsch drops the mic: Here’s some advice from a father of five: If [...]
We've talked about it before but this is as evergreen as it gets in the parenting world: allowance, yay or nay? What say you, dads? https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/photos/a.434607921426.227352.299622516426/10155648769781427/?type=3 Philip Noseworthy: No allowance [because] chores are family duties. That grow as they become older. Pocket money is earned by reading books, writing stories, [...]
So there's this working dad, maybe it's me, maybe it's you, who has missed so much of his kid's young life trying to put food on the table and keep the lights on. How does he make up for lost time? Is there a way to roll back the years? [...]
We billed this as a debate but that's not what happened at all. We asked a bunch of dads if boys should be allowed to play with dolls. The answers may surprise you. Maybe one or two time traveled from the olden days to chime in on more 'manly' toy [...]
