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Traditional Thanksgiving

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Submitted by silly_sad_machine on November 26, 2008 - 9:11am.
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We give thanks on Thanksgiving for the things with which we are blessed. I have much to be thankful for - including the fact that I've finally become a man more

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A tale of two children

Submitted by Philmundo on November 20, 2008 - 7:16pm.
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Why is that everyone else’s kid seems so much better behaved than mine? more

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SavvyPack: How to Raise Savvy Kids of Strong Character

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Kids with Character may look like anyone else. Only when faced with difficulties and decisions does this inner strength shine through. They handle discouragement like a pro, keep their word, value others and themselves, and don’t take themselves too seriously.

Kids with Street Savvy know how to interact with others in a positive way. They know where to go for help and resources, are reflective about trends that impact their world, and are keenly observant about themselves and others.

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How to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

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Submitted by tony on March 7, 2008 - 9:11pm.
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As a father with a sweet tooth, this may seem like a tough one. However, I have found that encouraging healthy eating habits is quite simple. Being a fan of modeling correct behaviors for my two little girls, I just hoard all the chocolate I can handle at the office (I kid...sort of) and then eat all my fruits and vegetables, like a good little boy, while at home.

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Nice article about fatherhood

Submitted by omelet2000 on November 23, 2008 - 8:56pm.

My wife emailed me this article about the 5 myths of fatherhood ... it's pretty good and I thought I'd share it

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Safe Haven Laws: What's really going on with these parents abandoning their teens?

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Submitted by tony on November 21, 2008 - 12:09pm.

Has anyone else been following this crazy Safe-Haven Law goof in Nebraska? Parents are actually abandoning their teenagers at the footsteps of Nebraskan hospitals.  Starting today, it won't be legal anymore, but nonetheless, this really begs the question - what led these parents to do such a thing?

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Kids room ideas

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Submitted by tony on November 17, 2008 - 10:45am.

I got the final okay from the wife to take our "dining room" and use it as a kids room for the next 5-10 years.  Any ideas for what I could do to the room to make it a place for my kids to grow, discover, learn new things, etc?

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Teething

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Submitted by sciguy75 on November 3, 2008 - 4:19pm.

Our 5-month-old just cut his first tooth. We've tried cold toys, cold wash cloths, and even some ice in a mesh bag device made just for teething. These all provided some temporary relief, though he's stilling having a really tough time sleeping more than a few hours due to the pain. Oh experienced dads, what worked when it came to teething? (besides caffeine for you the following morning)

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For those who celebrate Halloween

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Submitted by MrD on October 31, 2008 - 8:27am.

For those of you that celebrate Halloween and allow your kids to dress up, post what your little ghouls and goblins are dressing as today. I have 2 superheroes in my house. Wonder Woman and Batgirl!

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Terrible Twos

Submitted by MJR on October 28, 2008 - 7:12am.

Please HELP me with my "terrible two"...

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Big Brother not taking kindly to the arrival of new little sister!

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Submitted by bj1712 on October 21, 2008 - 9:17pm.

I sure hope someone can offer some advice on this one other than what I'm already trying. Just this past week my 17mo. old son became "big brother" to the newest member of our family, "sissy". Because of his age, we aren't sure how much he really understood that we were going to have a new member of the family. We explained that there was a baby in mommy's belly and he would put his head on her belly and saw "awww, bebe". How cute right? We figured he would just eat her up. Quite the contrary.

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