Tips For When Our Kids Lie to Us
Lying may be developmentally normal, but it’s still our job to make sure it doesn’t become a pattern. Here’s how to respond in ways that build trust, encourage honesty, and teach lasting accountability.
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What Your Child Asks, What Work Questions Will You Answer?
Our children are watching us work and they’re asking questions. What do we tell them about the work we do? How honest can we be? At what…
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Skip Cherryholmes: Month 5 Of Lead Dad Life
We actually took a week and went to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and went to Ocean Lakes Camping. It’s really, really nice. This is something that…
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6 Birthday Traditions to Start With Your Kids
Birthdays don’t have to be Pinterest-perfect to be unforgettable. These simple, creative traditions – from balloon surprises to annual birthday interviews – celebrate your child exactly as they are right now.
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How A Dad Used His Divorce To Help Kids
After going through his second divorce, Terry Smith got full custody of his daughter. Watching her come to terms with what happened…
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1×1 Activities To Do With Your Child
Summer vacations can be full of magic and memory making—but they’re usually as a family. Now that we’re heading back-to-school, it’s a…
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How To Raise A Child Who Becomes An Independent Adult
A psychiatrist, a psychologist and a child therapist all walk into a parenting group, and… it’s a good set-up for a joke, but it’s the…
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Best Tips for Flying with Kids
Flying in general can be stressful—worrying if there’s going to be traffic on the way to the airport, getting through some of the…
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Best Tips for Young Readers – And Their Dads
Kids learning to read is one of those milestones we celebrate as parents. But the road to getting there isn’t always a smooth one. We…
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Is your child ready for a pet?
Wondering when your child is ready for a pet? Here’s what dads say about the best beginner pets, age recommendations, and what responsibilities kids can realistically handle.
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Want To Raise Smart, Resilient Kids? Don’t Do This
It’s all or nothing. Harvard or bust. A’s may not be enough. This is achievement culture and it’s hurting kids. Jennifer Wallace, …
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