Fatherly Tips

How to Tell if Your Toddler is Smart "-Look for the early development of language skills. Children are expected to have a few words by 15 months old, for instance, but if they are stringing together two-word sentences they are likely ahead of the curve. -Observe gross motor skills, like walking up and down steps. Can they alternate feet when they walk up and down steps?".

How to Discipline a Friend’s Kid Without Losing a Friend Presented by Bose noise-masking sleepbuds. Tiny earbuds for better sleep. All night. Every night. "-Bring up the possibility of discipline and try to articulate that specific rules are not flexible. This doesn’t have to be a confrontation. It can be totally matter-of-fact. -Agree that kids follow the rules of whatever house they’re in. -Explain and enforce the rules but avoid actually disciplining other people’s kids.

When to Stop Cursing in Front of an Infant "-Many kids typically develop their first words at a year of age and start combining words at 18 months or earlier -If you don’t want kids to use cuss words, stop cussing before they are even a year of age Don't repeat swear words often, because a child will figure out the associated emotion -If a child has learned a swear and has started repeating it, the best course of action is to merely ignore it".

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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. ".

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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. ".

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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. -Don’t be too worried if your kid stumbles in during intimacy.

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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. -Watch the film before your kid does, or at least watch a trailer, or read an IMDB synopsis before your kid watches the media.

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