relationship building

How to Support Your Daughter When She Has Her First Period

tony — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:13:55 -0800

Ahh, springtime. Your daughter is growing up, climbing in height, softening around the edges and quickly discarding the child and baby you once knew. She is becoming a woman, and there's nothing you can do about it. She can't be your little girl forever.

How to Talk to Your Teen about Their First Date

tony — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:54:09 -0700

As a dad, you're biased when it comes to your kids' first dates. When your boy goes out, he's undertaking a rite of passage, winning over his first girl and doing his old man proud -- just like you did. When your girl goes out, though, she's running off into the world with some grungy, shifty punk you can't trust, and what's she going to do when Dad's not there to protect her?

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 Make the Most of Family Time

tony — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:48:58 -0800

Many dads look forward to having "Family Time" with their wives and children. With the many demands throughout the week and the busy lifestyle that many families lead today, sitting down and having quality time with family helps dads slow down and enjoy their home life. But do you actually know how to maximize the effects of "Family Time"?