Common Parenting Mistakes, or Acts of Well-Intentioned Desperation
Common among parenting mistakes is giving too many choices. When I was growing up, my parents gave me one choice: sit down…
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Parental Burnout: Strategies to Help Every Mom and Dad Avoid It
Author and psychologist Sheryl Ziegler discusses strategies to avoid parental burnout as we navigate between work, life and child care.
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Bipartisan Parenting: Turning Presidential Racism into Teachable Moment
All parents need to help their children understand and reject the racism of President Trump's "s---hole" comment about Africa.
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Another Parent Yell at Your Child? Here’s How to Handle It
It really takes a village to raise a child not to be a douche. Unfortunately, sometimes the villagers yell and threaten when…
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Take Time for Yourself Even When Parenting is a Full-Time Job
Being an active and involved parent is a full-time job but it doesn't mean you should completely lose your identity and individuality…
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The Not-So-Lazy Art of Telling Your Child ‘Because I Said So’
Sometimes there’s no time to explain. Sometimes it’s too hard to explain. Sometimes there simply is no explanation, at least not one your 5-year-old…
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Learning to Keep Your Children Motivated at School Critical
When your kids start to complain about a "boring" subject at school, showing empathy can help their motivation and learning.
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Follow Dads’ Advice to Improve Communication with Your Kids
Sometimes communication is hardest with the people you know best, such as your children. Hope these tips from HomeDadCon 2017 attendees help.
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Wake Me, Shake Me, I’m Still Not Getting Up This Morning
No amount of motivation seems to get this child to wake up on a big day.
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Making a Fool of Yourself a Gift Your Kids Won’t Forget
Whether donning a wig or dancing in your underwear, many dads make lasting memories with their kids by playing their fool.
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