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I need guidance on this question too. But I did hear one water therapy practitioner say that only pure water is counted. Coffee, tea, juice, and the like are not. In the same breath, he strongly recommends alkaline water.

I think the boy is testing your consistency. That's what boys do. My son does that too. My wife and I make sure we reward the good things he does more generously. But we are stone cold indifferent to nasty things he does. A child just wants to get our attention, some more than others. So, we...

Psychology articles that I've read seem to point to the need for bonding of fathers and sons as early as when the child is 18 months old. At around 18 months, psychologists say that boys disassociate themselves from their mothers. Then, they associate themselves with their fathers. Those are two...

I didn't have such cravings with my wife. But I do hear about other men having such. What I experienced with my wife was her sudden craving for ripe mango ASAP during off-season. There simply wasn't a ripe mango on the shelves that day. So I went around friends to actually beg for one. I got...

Chest pain alone isn't sufficient to get worried. There are other symptoms that you need to be conscious about. When a combination of these symptoms appear, then make sure you get medical help within the so-called "golden hour" of your life. The other symptoms for men outside of chest pain are...

I see in another thread of this forum (about bullies) a suggestion for kids to use tear gas for self-defense. I used to carry one in college with a just-in-case attitude. I didn't get to actually use one though. Indeed, there are pepper sprays that are packaged in small canisters. They can be...

I resigned from work and got into business. The business didn't do well and stretched my budget. I had this agreement with my partner that I give up some of my shares in return for him operating it hands on while I work at home to save costs. Then, I did some research on how I could make more...

Hmmm. I was part of the baby shower for my second child. Not that I was seated among the girls. But I was there for various "support" roles. I was the photographer. I gathered the torn wrappers and took them out of the living room where they gathered. I was the usher! I handed to them their...

Chinese checkers is a great game for the family :) Up to six players can play the game. The more players, the more fun you get.

This video is hilarious in its presentation: YouTube - Mark Gungor - Men's Brain Women's Brain But it offers a lot of useful insights about the differences between the brains of men and women. Understanding of this differences help a lot in the communication between husband and wife. My...

This is a very inspiring article, and I mean absolutely inspiring. The value of fatherhood is preserved in the family in Sweden, and I pray in the rest of the world as well. That's a very good thing for kids who are growing up. The statistics (in the US) that go against fatherless homes are...

I pray you get the right help you need. It will require a new set of attorney's fees. So, evaluate your options very carefully. Find ways of increasing your income as well. I know half of that goes to her. But sometimes it gives some relief to think that she's not taking it all.

I'm more inclined to take fatherhood classes or workshops if there are any. My father passed away while I was still single and I feel like I couldn't get much from my elder brothers either. My recourse has been reading books about relationships, behaviors, parenting, etc. But I am hungry for...

I'm glad to see other fathers who have read and benefited a lot from that book. After overcoming my initial resistance to that book, I now believe it's a required reading for everyone --- man and woman --- who are in relationships. I too am sharing that book with friends who have significant...

Why? Is caffeine a prohibited drug or something? In all my tests, I have never been confronted about my coffee drinking. So, I'm curious. What is the correlation between caffeine and your checkup? Maybe I'm missing something.