Ten Parenting Tips Just for Dads

10 Ways Dads can be more involved in parenting their kids

by Jennifer M. Koontz

Let’s face it, sometimes fathers feel a bit left out. They may feel a little unsure of their abilities in the parenting department, and women, like many other species, can smell fear.  Not only do we moms want to save a father from feeling bad, we also want to prevent as much fussing as possible, by both the father and the child. So we step in.  The problem is, sometimes we don’t step out again. Having a mom is great, but children need the special perspective that a dad can offer.  As a dad, here are the things that us moms want you to know to feel confident about your parenting abilities:

Using Technology to Get Kids Outdoors

Using Technology to Get Kids Outdoors

Combining Outdoor Play with Technology to Get Kids Outdoors

Getting kids outdoors can be a struggle in today’s world of tablets, TVs, cell phones, iPods and other gadgets. Here are a few tips on using technology to get kids excited about outdoor play.

Pets Can Make Difficult Conversations with Kids Easier

Pets Can Make Difficult Conversations Easier

How Pets Can Help with Difficult Conversations with Kids

The pets in our lives bring us much joy.   They teach us unconditional love and can lighten up some very tough times with their presence.  They make us laugh and bring us comfort.  Pets give us the opportunity to focus on nonverbal communication which can pull us into a deeper level of awareness.  Pets and children share a special bond.  Most children love animals.  You can almost always get a conversation going with a child about their favorite animal.  I believe pets can help overcome some challenges in communicating with children.