Survival Guide, All ages

How to Homeschool Your Children

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:15:46 -0700

Taking it upon yourself to homeschool your children is a big decision--it has its virtues and drawbacks. By doing so you're taking it upon yourself to educate your child, leaving no possibility that your child may pick up information you don't want him or her to have. However, it's a full-time job and it requires lots of dedication.

How to Juggle Work and Family (2nd opinion)

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:13:36 -0700

For centuries, a husband and father's job has remained essentially the same - it is his duty to leave the family, hunt, and return with sustenance. Although we now bring home money rather than venison, men are still what they always have been: hunters and gatherers.

How to Help Your Kids Deal with Sibling Rivalry

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:07:02 -0700

Brothers and sisters are bound to fight. If you have any siblings, this is already apparent. You remember Indian burns, noogies, wedgies, swirlies, purple nurples, wet willies and Charlie horses, right?

How to Juggle Family and Career

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:31:53 -0700

Trying to do a juggling act between being a dad and maintaining a successful career can turn your home life into a three-ring circus. On the one hand, you want to be a good father and spend as much time with your children as you can. On the other hand, you have responsibilities at work and you want to continue to excel at your job to make a great living for your family.

How to Pick Your Battles

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:26:11 -0700

If you've ever had an argument with your child, you've probably experienced the frustration of trying to understand their logic. Some children, for instance, think you can just write a check for something regardless of the price. Why not? After all, checks are an endless supply of money. And with some stubborn children, everything can be a fight if you're not careful.

How to Express Love to Your Child in a Language They Understand

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:22:39 -0700

Have you ever tried to show your child that you love them but they pull away out of embarrassment? If so, you've just experienced a common reaction that some children have when it comes to showing them affection.

How to Tell a Great Story

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:13:07 -0700

Telling a great story is an ideal characteristic for dads. It comes in handy in several situations, including bedtime and those awkward times when your child asks a question that you can't answer. But telling a good story doesn't just happen.

How to Save for Your Child's College Tuition

tony — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:13:53 -0700

The last thing you want to think about is your child's college education. Not only is it several years away, but it's likely going to cost several thousand dollars just to pay for a decent school. And that's not even considering the possibility of out-of-state tuition prices.

How to Find a Great Nanny

tony — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:12:07 -0700

For some parents, their busy lifestyle requires hiring a nanny to help take care of the children. Their 70-hour work weeks and other responsibilities simply doesn't allow them to spend the time they need with their kids. But finding a nanny isn't as easy as calling the ABC Network and asking them to send Super Nanny to your doorstep.

How to Decide if One of You Should Stay Home with the Kids

tony — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:43 -0700

In today's society of day care horror stories, school shootings and overall uncertainty about child caregivers, more parents are trying to make the decision if they should stay home with their children. Options like homeschooling and private tutors offer this possibility, but parents also have to decide if they can do that and still pay all the bills on just one income.