Oh, how the parental dilemmas continue. All you want is a quiet dinner, a quiet river walk stroll, a night out on the town, but all you hear is, "Daddy, where's my Dora blanket? Daddy, are we there yet?" Deep at the core of your soul, you just need some quiet time with your wife...but how are you going to get out of the house? You need to find a babysitter...and fast!
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How vital is it for you as a father to feel like you are being helpful, like you matter? If you are like me, you will do whatever you can to help your child succeed. One important step in helping your child succeed is figuring out what kind of learner your child is.
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Help! I've forgotten the Macarena! Most elementary schools offer some variation on the father/daughter experience--whether it comes in the form of a dance, a breakfast, a picnic, or a bar-b-que.
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Learning about money is one of the most important aspects of life. And with the flailing economy and other financial concerns in the world today, teaching your child about money has never been more important. This doesn't need to be a daunting task, though.
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There are three basic personality types that develop in young children - passive, assertive and aggressive. Since passive personalities tend to be pushovers and aggressive personalities tend to be mean and overbearing, children who are assertive tend to develop healthier attitudes toward life. But do you know how you can actually teach your child how to be assertive without being overly aggressive or passive?
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Getting your preteen interested in school can be a tough gig. Kids deal with a lot of stuff these days, stuff that we didn't even imagine when we were going to school. Whereas the only thing us future dads had to worry about was avoiding wedgies and looking good for the cheerleaders, kids today have a whole new host of preteen problems.
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Ahh, springtime. Your daughter is growing up, climbing in height, softening around the edges and quickly discarding the child and baby you once knew. She is becoming a woman, and there's nothing you can do about it. She can't be your little girl forever.
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Regardless of your child's age, talking with them about sex is never easy. Unfortunately, this task often falls on the father's shoulders. Since the mothers have to go through childbirth, I suppose it's only fair for the fathers to have the "sex talk" with the children. I mean, the pain of both events is probably fairly equal.
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The Internet has done some great things for guys. Without it, we wouldn't have Yoga For Dudes, videos of frat party pranks, the lethal combination of Mentos and diet soda, or the glory and wonder of online men's magazines.
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