Fatherly Tips

How to Console a Kid Who Has Nightmares

It's not weird to use lean management principles on your kids, I swear.

How to Handle Your Kid’s Sprained Ankle - Seek a doctor if your kid cannot put weight on an ankle two weeks after the initial accident. If the pain is still present after six weeks, it’s time for an MRI. -Utilize “prehab” exercises to prevent ankle sprains, especially for kids with who play sports. Consult an athletic trainer on what your kid’s warm up stretches should be.

Not every baby will need a white noise machine, but for those that do, safety should come first.

How to Measure a Child’s Dishonesty -- Don’t be alarmed by your child’s lies. When toddlers and preschoolers lie, it’s often harmless testing of boundaries. When older kids lie, it’s seldom a sign of serious problems, and more often a rite of passage. -Contact a pediatrician if you feel your child is falling into a cycle of deception. Time for the Dad Joke of the Day - What does a spy do when he gets a cold? He goes undercover.

How to Incorporate Processed Foods to Your Family’s Diet - Read labels. Research says parents focus more on ingredients but should read the nutrition facts. -Avoid processed foods that are high in sugar and salt. -Use portion control when eating, especially for your children. Try eating on smaller plates. -Let your kid in on the shopping so you can agree on what they can or can’t eat. And here's the Dad Joke of the Day - How do catch a whole school of fish? With Bookworms!.

Callahan Walsh of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children walks parents through the initial panic.

How to Teach a Kid a Lesson Through Failure

After transitioning to a big-kid bed, parents should consider bed placement and add-ons to keep a kid off the floor.

How to Prevent Your Kid from Cheating

How to Know if You’re Harming Kids When They See You Naked - "How to Know if You’re Harming Kids When They See You Naked - Don’t worry about being naked in front of boys. Research says boys who are exposed to parental nudity also predicted reduced instances of petty theft and a reduced use of drugs during adolescence. -Try to avoid nudity in front of girls, as a study says women who were exposed to parental nudity as children were more likely to use drugs than boys.

Becoming a diapering pro requires a solid division of labor and a solid process that ends with clean skin and plenty of baby smiles.

How to Get Your Kid to Brush Their Teeth - "How to Get Your Kid to Brush Their Teeth - Brush your kid’s teeth early to create the routine of brushing. When they get old enough, refrain from doing the work and let the kid do it. -Allow your kid to choose their own toothbrush or toothpaste as it’ll encourage their independence.

Noisy kids can be irritating, but a parent’s relationship with their child is more important than other people’s judgments.

How to Help a Kid Who is Scared By Movies - "How to Help a Kid Who is Scared By Movies - Avoid saying “it’s fake” as that doesn’t mean anything to kids. Children under 7-8 years old do not have the capacity to tell the difference between fantasy and reality. -Be mindful of your kid’s fears and the media they’re watching. Get familiar with what freaks them out, and avoid it.