Dad’s Corner
Summer Sun Safety for Kids
With all the information out there telling us how bad the sun is, it is a wonder anyone goes outside these days. But staying indoors ...
5 Hiker Survival Skills You Can Teach Your Child in a Weekend
There has been a surge in the popularity of long-distance hiking. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy lists statistics of those who attempted a thru-hike of the ...
When to Give Your Child a Phone
While phones used to be a luxury of the rich or the province of the parents, it has since become common for children to have ...
5 Ways to Get Your Teen to Stop Drinking Energy Drinks
Are you concerned that your teenage son or daughter is drinking too many energy drinks? Between 30% and 50% of young adults say that they ...
5 Reasons Why Your Toddler Won’t Pipe Down
When your preschooler learns to talk, you’ll be able to enjoy a proper conversation with him. But he may expect that conversation to carry on ...
4 Remedies for Common Childhood Mishaps
Childhood is messy, sticky, and gooey, but we wouldn’t want it any other way. The time you have with your kids is short, and crying ...
10 Quick and Easy Toddler Snacks
Fruits and vegetables are ideal snacks for little ones. They’re packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and also contain useful amounts of minerals and trace elements. ...
4 Smart Organization Tips for Your Child’s Toys
If you have kids, you have probably tripped over a skateboard or stepped on a block a time of two. When those household incidents happen, ...
Why You Need a Family Emergency Plan
You may wonder why family disaster preparedness is important, especially if you don’t live in a hurricane- or tornado-prone area. While there are many reasons, ...
Why You Should Get Involved in Your Child’s Activities, Hobbies, and School
It’s probably no secret that children who have involved parents are more happy, healthy, and well-adjusted and excel at their educational and extracurricular pursuits. It ...
How to Spot Injuries in Young Kids
Young children often cannot communicate when they have been hurt, but there are physical cues parents can look for in their children. Here are some ...
4 Reasons to Keep Your Daughter Out of Child’s Beauty Pageants
If you’ve ever watched Toddlers & Tiaras on The Learning Channel, you’ve probably seen some the horrendous behavior displayed by parents and children in the ...
Why You Should Encourage Listening Skills
You might think listening is an automatic response, and it’s true it can be hard to shut out the noise of the world around you, ...
5 Ways to Build a Successful Marriage
Marriage almost always brings two completely different people together. Unsurprisingly, conflicts can happen, but implementing small, simple steps can help strengthen your marriage. These tips ...
Preschool Activities You Can Do At Home
Once your young child begins attending preschool, he or she will begin to ask to do some of their favorite activities at home. Here are ...
3 Things to Do on Your Family Staycation
The economy may finally be on the road to recovery, but a lot of people are still feeling the squeeze. Sadly, one of the first ...
