My wife read that kids have to try a food ten times before they are willing to eat the food. We always make the kids take one small serving to show gratitude for the food and then they're off the hook.
What I've done with my kids is set up a bedtime routine so they know it's time to get ready. The routine includes reading, drink of water and then a piggyback ride to bed.
Let's say your kid is being bullied at school and you've taught him to ignore, walk away, and all that other stuff. When push comes to shove, do you tell your kid to hit back and do it hard or do you step in?
I've learned how to do things on my own just as a way to save money. I also find it very rewarding to be able to finish the job and know that I did it.
My wife and I went through the alphabet and thought of names for each letter. We also applied the yelling test. It's where you have to yell for the kid when they're at the playground. LOL
I think just about every dad worries that if something happens to him, he wants his family taken care of. I do that by making sure my life insurance will provide enough coverage to pay off all debts including the house.
Are you expectant dads really ready to take on the job of changing your baby's diaper? I've heard about some guys who can't do it because it makes them gag and I have to think what a wuss they are.
That's pretty bad when parents bad mouth each other in front of the kid. No matter how they feel about each other, they should keep their mouths shut in front of their kids.
Not sure where it came from that we parents are supposed to pay for our kid's college education. I'd agree that if the kid was financially responsible, they might take school more seriously.
My wife had a miscarriage after carrying the baby for thee months. It was tougher on her than on me but I was still sad. Took us 4 years before she got pregnant again.
It's a tough situation for everyone involved. My parents were divorced when I was 8 years old and they hated each other and I hated hearing about it from both of them. :(
Sometimes when things are a little hectic my wife and I will take the kids to a fast food joint. We don't do it too often because it's not all that healthy but it works in a pinch. Anyone else?