I am probably the most guilty party to this mistake that I know off. How did I learn as a man to fix things, do a complicated task, or for that matter the easy things that I do day in and day out? Obviously by doing them over and over again. I remember the day that I started … [Read more...] about Dad 101 – Ten things men should know about parenting: 7. Let them do it too…
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What to Do When Your Teen Won’t Go to School
Teens go through all kinds of stages and phases. Some harmless, like dying their hair a weird color. Some a little more long lasting. If your teen doesn't want to go to school, it might be a stage, or it might be there is a problem. Either way, not going to school has long term … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Teen Won’t Go to School
Four More Ways to Handle Your Rude Teenager
Teens are often rude, but the problem is less that they are rude, and more that people often excuse the behavior because they are teens. If your teen is being rude, then, get a handle on it by doing the following four things:1. Find out why they are being rude. Often a teen is … [Read more...] about Four More Ways to Handle Your Rude Teenager
Four Ways to Handle Rude Teens
Have you heard that teens are supposed to be rude, that it is just part of growing up? Well that is bunk! Teens are humans too, and the way they treat and interact with others should not be subject to their mood, or preference. If you have a rude teenager do not despair, there … [Read more...] about Four Ways to Handle Rude Teens
Really Great Themes for Decorating Your Teenager’s Room
Decorating a bedroom for a teenager can be almost as hard as choosing out their clothes for the day. And if you're like every other American family finding the time to decorate a bedroom is difficult enough. Themes for teen rooms can be found all over the place, but the best … [Read more...] about Really Great Themes for Decorating Your Teenager’s Room
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to