Dad’s Corner
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 …
4 Entertaining Card Games for Family Game Night
Just about everyone keeps a tabletop game or two on hand for those rainy days at the cabin or a game night with the kids. …
5 Tips for Protecting Your Child from Becoming Obese
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rates of childhood obesity have increased considerably in the past few decades. In 1980, only …
5 Ways to Help Your Child Be More Physically Active
According to a June 2015 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 17 percent of children in the U.S. are obese. The CDC …
3 Ways to Handle a Bad Report Card
Every parent wants to know that their child is smart. Whether your child is a bubbly first grader or a moody teenager, you want what’s …
Tech Tips for Parents: 5 iOS Apps for Busy Moms & Dads
Are you a parent with a serious love for mobile technology? Do you take your iPhone or iPad with you everywhere you go? If you …
Getting Your Preschooler to Stay in Bed in 4 Easy Steps
While all parents expect their child to have the occasional restless night, a preschooler who won’t stay in bed can be a serious issue. Some …
