Survival Guide

Getting your toddler to start learning as early as possible might be difficult, but it's not impossible. With all of the educational toys on the market today made especially for toddlers, there are hundreds of ways for your toddler to learn while still having fun. But you might not be sure which toys are best suited for your toddler or even how to pick the best ones.

Nothing can ruin a romantic evening in the bedroom faster than your toddler running in and wanting to sleep between the two of you. If you're lucky, this behavior only happens occasionally during thunderstorms or other frightening events. Some toddlers, however, simply want to sleep with mommy and daddy as often as they'll allow it.

Taking it upon yourself to homeschool your children is a big decision--it has its virtues and drawbacks. By doing so you're taking it upon yourself to educate your child, leaving no possibility that your child may pick up information you don't want him or her to have. However, it's a full-time job and it requires lots of dedication.

Kids, like cats, are naturally curious creatures. Kids, like cats again, also like to interrupt you when you're in the middle of something important. Whether it's nosing around in your lap during private time with your wife (the cat), or asking endless streams of questions during "Monday Night Raw,"...

Trying to do a juggling act between being a dad and maintaining a successful career can turn your home life into a three-ring circus. On the one hand, you want to be a good father and spend as much time with your children as you can. On the other hand, you have responsibilities at work and you want to continue to excel at your job to make a great living for your family.

Telling a great story is an ideal characteristic for dads. It comes in handy in several situations, including bedtime and those awkward times when your child asks a question that you can't answer. But telling a good story doesn't just happen.

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!