“But dad, all my friends have phones and I don’t. Kimberly’s mum got her one for her 12th birthday just last week and I don’t want to be the odd one out,” pleaded my daughter.
I reluctantly looked up from the gift I was struggling to wrap - a Bosch mixer I bought for my wife this ... Views: 1798
Many parents of troubled teens assign 100-percent of the blame for their teen’s troubles to their teenager. They also think shipping them off to a therapeutic boarding school is all they need to do to fix their teen’s behavior. Unfortunately, the task of parenting a troubled teen is not so ... Views: 1572
Depression is a complicated issue to get a handle on. As a parent you want your child to only experience the good things in life. But when they are depressed you may feel helpless and unsure of what you can do to help. With 3.3 million people experiencing long term depression (lasting two or ... Views: 1551
Since it’s quick and easy to prepare, cereal has been a breakfast staple for ages. Parents also reach for it in a pinch because kids usually eat it without making a fuss.
Unfortunately, some of the cereals in our homes are loaded with added sugars and refined carbohydrates which do nothing ... Views: 1016
Children are a treasure.
Being the father of both sons and daughters, I have found that there are some differences in bonding between genders. Namely, when my wife and I had our first daughter I struggled to bond with her with the ease I did with my son. I just didn’t know how, as at heart I ... Views: 1263
Buying a treadmill is one of the best things you can do for your health. It gives you access to walking, jogging or running at any time during the day or season. Many people find it easier to slip in workouts when they have a treadmill at home, especially on days when it is especially hot, cold ... Views: 913
Teens are more depressed now than ever before. Given the stresses of their lives (constant monitoring via technology, tuition hikes, cost of living making it harder to prepare for the future, school stress) that isn’t a big surprise. But it is still a tragedy and as parents, it can be hard to ... Views: 1653
I have four kids of varying ages, some young and some teenagers. I have learned that making healthy food is not nearly as easy as going for takeout. A drive through was once my kitchen, much to the irritation of my wife who on her own cooking days would make us incredible meals from ... Views: 997