The best parenting tips and advice from a father of 3 and someone who works with hundreds of kids every day in my school.
As parents, we want our kids to grow up as happy, independent people. But almost all kids go through phases where they are anything but independent. That leads a parent to ask how to make my daughter less clingy. Make your child less clingy by: Encouraging independent play at a young age Not responding instantly … Read more
I love Disney parks and became a master of the FastPass system. Unfortunately, that got phased out in 2020, but they recently announced the Genie Service system which made me wonder will the Disney Genie Service replace the FastPass system? Here’s what I discovered: Disney Genie Service does not directly replace the FastPass system, but … Read more
My family and I love all things Disney. But with everyone so excited about the new additions to the park, I’ve wondered, does Disney World ever sell out? I decided to check it out since we’re overdue for a trip. Here’s what I learned: Disney World does not ever stop selling tickets. However, there are days … Read more
Being the parent of a teen can be challenging at times. Teens like to test boundaries and rebel a little. Sometimes that rebellion can include sneaking out of the house. This has some parents asking, how do I stop my daughter from sneaking out? To stop your daughter from sneaking out, start by calmly talking … Read more
Some people criticize Disney’s Hollywood Studios for not having enough to do compared to the other parks. So I wondered is it worth going to Disney’s Hollywood studios?: Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World is well worth going to! There is Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the … Read more
Children do strange things sometimes. They will sometimes jump up and down when they are excited or talking about something they are passionate about. This has many parents asking, why does my child jump all the time? While excessive jumping can be a sign of ADHD, in many cases, it is simply a sign of … Read more
Parenting is hard and oftentimes confusing and frustrating, especially as our kids hit the tween and teen years. Extra long showers sometimes go hand in hand with boys, but you may have asked, why does my son take long showers? Here’s what I know from my own youth: Teenage boys take long showers when contemplating … Read more
It’s not unusual for parents and kids to have disagreements over clothing and appearances. But if your daughter comes down ready for school having obviously given herself a haircut, you may have asked, why does my daughter keep cutting her hair? One way that girls like to express themselves is through experimenting with different hairstyles. … Read more
It’s not unusual for parents and kids to have disagreements over clothing and appearances. Girls tend to have long hair, but sometimes it gets out of control and is hard to keep neat. You may have asked, should I force my daughter to cut her hair? As a general rule, parents should not force their … Read more
It’s not unusual for parents and kids to have disagreements over clothing and appearances. So what do you do when your young son doesn’t want to get his hair cut? Have you asked, “Should I force my son to get a haircut?” Do not force your child to get a haircut. Parents must determine what’s … Read more
My wife and I have 3 daughters and one of the things that helped our parenting was to seek out authoritative parenting examples. Here are some of the best ones we found: Some Authoritative parenting examples include: Setting clear expectations & consequences Parenting from a place of love rather than fear Being flexible & communicative … Read more
When I first became a Dad, I was clueless. So I decided to look into the characteristics, traits, and qualities of a good father. The qualities of a good father include: Spending time actively involved with your kids Modeling the behavior you expect in them Taking ownership when you make mistakes Limiting their time on … Read more
Let’s face it, our kids can’t live without their phones & tablets. But as a parent, I’ve wondered why should parents limit screen time and what are the benefits of limiting screen time? The benefits of limiting screen time include helping kids be more physically active, reducing developmental & behavioral issues like ADHD, helping kids … Read more
As a parent, you’ve heard that martial arts classes can be a very positive influence on your kids. But for parents who are new to the industry, it can be very confusing. So here’s how to choose a martial arts school for your child: First, decide what is likely to motivate your child to return … Read more