Wondering what sensory toys are and how they can benefit your child? I have 3 daughters, and in my day job, I work with hundreds of kids a week. I also have a wife who is a teacher of autistic kids. Thus, while I’ve definitely heard the term sensory toys, […]
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With 3 daughters, I became an expert on saving for college because I know I’d like them to have that opportunity and we believe strongly in taking on little to no debt whatsoever in our house. Thus, I do have college savings accounts for all 3 of them as well […]
Wondering about the importance of the role of parents in the lives of their children? I am a father of 3 amazing daughters ranging from age 1 to 12. I also work with hundreds of kids in my day job helping run a martial arts school. I’ve struggled to know […]
Did you know that our brain uses 20% of our daily calories? And that’s not the only way food affects our brain power. Serving your kids the right healthy study snacks can improve their memory and help them stay focused. Here we will review some of the top snacks you […]
Wondering about the qualities of a good father? Written with the assitance of writer, public speaker and parent, Fabian Pasion If you’re new to being a dad, it can be mind-boggling. We go from caring mostly about ourselves and then our spouse. But now we have someone who is completely dependent […]
Wondering what to do when your child hurts your feelings? Last night my 5th-grade daughter and I were set to go to a father-daughter dance. Needless to say, the night didn’t go well and I ended up pretty hurt. Kids are going through big hormonal changes & feeling complex feelings. […]
co-authored with father and parenting expert Dan Chabert of the website BornCute Are you experiencing expectant father anxiety as the birth of your child draws near? I think we can all agree that nothing in this world truly prepares men and women for becoming a parent for the first time. […]
Wondering which parenting style is preferred by child psychologists? As a parent of 3 kids, and someone who works with hundreds of kids in a martial arts school every week, I am pretty familiar with kids, parents, and parenting styles. But there are so many different parenting styles that I […]
Wondering how to parent a toddler and a newborn at the same time? My wife and I just had our 3rd child towards the end of 2017, but our older 2 daughters were only 15 months apart. Thus, we know firsthand how to parent a toddler and a newborn at […]
It can be impossible to help your kids with their homework when you don’t understand it yourself. Math class has changed considerably since you were in school. Most likely you won’t recognize the type of math your kids are learning nowadays. You’re used to being a hero to your kid, […]
There’s nothing quite as nerve-wracking as being a first-time parent. Your next few months dedicated to getting no sleep and being ruled by a squishy, bald dictator who only speaks in cries. But that’s not even the worst part! You’re also responsible for this tiny life that you helped create. […]
By Craig Middleton edits and additions by Jeff Campbell Wondering how to encourage your child to play independently? We all know we need to be teaching our kids to be independent, confident, and resilient. But all too often we, as parents, take the easiest route after our long, hard days. […]
