Of course they must make mistakes before they can master anything but that doesn't make the mess ups any less frustrating in the moment. So we asked what chores can your kids do without screwing up. Here's the list of kid friendly chores done right! https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/posts/10155263055071427 Will Mcneill: [He can [...]
In a world that moves way too fast, I have intentionally tried to make our home a safe and nurturing space. We have our fair share of chaos, don’t get me wrong. If you homeschool your kids and are a married couple working from home like my wife and [...]
If you have kids, there are some things you are guaranteed to say before they reach Kindergarten and the list is extensive... Things like: Don’t put that in your nose. Why does the food get everywhere BUT in his mouth? I didn’t realize I could love someone this much. How [...]
They never tell you how hard becoming a parent is going to be. Well, some people do, though until you actually become a parent, you never really understand it. I learned very quickly with my three kids that juggling parenting plus running a business can be a challenge, but [...]
What's the hardest thing to get kids to do? I mean, other than putting their shoes on, brushing their teeth, cleaning their room, stop picking up the cat... https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/posts/10155184177356427 Mark Bayley: Believe me when I try to tell them the easy/smart/right way to do things. They'll have to learn the [...]
It doesn't always work out this way, but man it is so freaking awesome when you and your kid(s) share a hobby. Maybe it was one of your passions that they've adopted or maybe the other way around, something your child took to and you followed them. Either way, sharing [...]
The world needs it now more than ever: kindness. But how do we teach our young people to be kind, to themselves and to others? We asked the dads of our Facebook community and they told us how they are doing it. So here's how to teach kids to be [...]
Trigger warning: If you have a weak gag reflex, you may want to read this instead. Because things are about to get really, really weird. And gross. And, OMG I can't even with the butter! Ack. https://www.facebook.com/lifeofdad/posts/10155125065256427 Nicolae Niga: My oldest daughter once made a sandwich : white bread, chocolate [...]
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When a kid should be allowed to have a cell phone has become one of the most divisive issues in modern parenthood. How do we know this? Gulp, because we asked the Life of Dad Facebook community what age should a kid have a cell phone! Nearly 500 comments [...]
