Find related content at the end of the article. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment and rating.Despite alarmist sentiment that they are running out of control, teenage sex and pregnancies are on the decline and have been for the last 15 years of available data. Teenagers are definitely having sex, but not as [...] [...more]
Every dad wants to be his kids hero and inspire them to do great things with their lives. We are role models to our children, and as such we have a responsibility to teach them how to grow and develop into happy, healthy and wise adults. In our role as fathers, it helps to be inspired ourselves if we want that behavior and motivation to be instilled in our children. [...more]
There are roughly 120,000 adoptions in the United States each year and 2 - 4 percent of all families have 1 or more adopted children. With so many adoptions happening each year, why are so many men afraid of adoption? Well, according to a new study released by the Federal Government, they aren’t. Wait, what? The traditional stereotype [...] [...more]
The President of the United States is often referred to as the "leader of the free world." Similarly, Dads are often known as the "leaders of free advice" for their children. We dads dispense pearls of wisdom to our kids to influence simple changes in behavior, whereas past Presidents used quips and maxims to influence changes among nations. [...more]
No parent likes to hear their baby cry. The high-pitched screaming combined with the bright red face oftentimes is enough to send moms or dads into panic mode. While remaining calm is definitely key to success, it is a tall order for any parent, but more especially for dads who aren't sure how soothe a crying child. Why is it more stressful for dads? Because we like to fix things...immediately; however, turning off a baby's tears is not as simple as fixing a leaky faucet. [...more]
The teenage years are tough. Whether you have a boy or a girl, they are both going through massive hormonal changes, namely puberty. Their lives revolve around socialization with their friends, and daddy's little girl or mama's big boy all of the sudden don't want anything to do with you. It's like playing for the Yankees one year and getting traded to the Nationals the next. [...more]
I've read several articles on the subject of roughhousing, and there are a variety of opinions. Conservative parents or experts warn that kids will imitate the aggressive behavior with other kids causing potential injury. Well...I guess it's possible, but I've never seen my kids do it. When things go too far, including hitting or biting, I stop and address the behavior. If it happens again, then playtime is over. [...more]
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