The best parenting tips and advice from a father of 3 and someone who works with hundreds of kids every day in my school.
More and more kids these days struggle with self-esteem, confidence, and self-image. So, as parents, we must find confidence building activities for kids! Look for after-school activities that encourage kids to work through challenging situations without giving up. These can be martial arts, team sports, dance, theatre, or other things. But most importantly, look for … Read more
As parents, we hear a lot about the different types of parenting. I’d heard about authoritarian parenting but wondered what some authoritarian parenting examples and long-term effects might be. Authoritarian parenting examples include spanking, shaming, criticizing, and parenting through fear-based techniques. Some of the authoritarian parenting effects of this style include being more likely to … Read more
I waited until age 43 to start having kids. And while I love being a dad, I’ve wondered about the benefits and risks of becoming a father later in life. Here’s what I’ve figured out: Only 3% of men over age 40 father kids. There are famous older dads such as Mick Jagger & Billy … Read more
As a father of 3 daughters, there are so many different things I could be doing with them, so I’ve wondered what is the role of parents in a child’s life? Here’s what I learned: The role parents play in the lives of their kids is to provide a loving & stable home environment. But … Read more
My 2 oldest daughters are only 15 months apart, so my wife and I had a lot of challenges figuring out how to parent a toddler and a newborn at the same time. Here’s what we learned while doing it: Parenting a toddler & newborn together means compromise. It’s hard to watch both when they … Read more
As parents, there’s nothing worse than our kids acting out and not being sure of what we should do. So identifying child behavior problems and solutions is critical both for our kids and us. Here’s what I know as a father of 3 and someone who works with hundreds of kids: Throwing fits – Often … Read more
Disney parks are all over the world, and with many expanding and adding rides and attractions, many have wondered which Disney park is biggest. Here’s what I learned: Walt Disney World is technically the largest of any Disney Park at 25,000 total acres. But, that’s not all rides & attractions as over a 3rd is … Read more
All parents want their kids to be successful at school and to do well in life, and learning to read is a huge part of that. With 1 daughter who loves to read, but another who hates reading, I wondered how to get your child interested in reading. Start reading to your child as young … Read more
Thanks to the rapid advance of science and technology, America is always struggling to find enough engineers to meet its needs. If your child is naturally gifted with their hands, you may have wondered how to raise an engineer. Start encouraging and stimulating a child’s brain young; even as a small baby. They need visual … Read more
I have 3 kids and let me tell you, sometimes they can be messy. Since they are all different ages, we’ve wondered what age should a child clean their room on their own. Kids should start to help pick up their room between age 1-2. As they get older, help them clean their rooms weekly. … Read more
With 3 daughters, you can bet there are times when my wife and I need a break. But we see it all the time with our friends as well. So we’ve wondered how to encourage your child to play independently. Here’s what we’ve learned, both as parents and educators: Set clear boundaries, but provide assurances … Read more
I love going to Walt Disney World and have been known to spend up to 15 hours at the park. But I’ve sometimes wondered about Extra Magic Hours and how does Disney enforce extra magic hours? So I decided to investigate a little bit. Here’s what I learned: To enter the park for morning Extra … Read more
Every year as we get ready to send our daughters back to school, my wife and I get nervous. So I decided to research what the best back to school tips for parents were. Here’s what we learned: Back to school time means uncertainty, anxiety, and stress for many parents and students alike. Minimize this … Read more
I LOVE all things Disney. And while my family and I have sometimes joked about the parents often dying in Disney films, I began to wonder, in all seriousness, why do parents die in Disney movies? Walt Disney either created or was drawn to stories where 1 or both parents die due to the death … Read more