Tag: dads and daughters
5 Myths About Girls And Puberty That Parents Should Ignore
Puberty is irrefutable proof that our kids are growing up. Many parents find it harder to come to terms with this in their daughters,...
Let’s Hear It For Divorced Dads – We Deserve Credit On...
My name is Eugene, and I’m a divorced dad with a daughter. We all tend to mark the years with milestones that remind us of...
My Father, The Feminist
I think it often takes becoming a parent to fully appreciate your own, and the blood, sweat and tears it takes to raise a...
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When Parents Play Favourites, What Happens To The Kids?
Many siblings, when they get together as adults, joke about which child was loved the most. But is it really a joke or is...
Children With Eczema: The Link To Food Allergies Is Not Clear Cut
Around one in five children have eczema – and even mild cases can have a big impact on both the child and their family....
Ask The Parents – How Should I Tell My Young Son We’re Having Another...
Some kids want nothing more than to have a little brother or sister. They’ll badger you with demands for a younger sibling and...
The Facts On The American Kids Killed By Guns
Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group. Many of these...
Your Pre-Schooler’s Social Skills Matter More Than Their ‘Studies’
If you were to Google “what my child should know before starting kindergarten” you would find yourself wading through a barrage of checklists and...
A Daughter’s Disability And A Father’s Awakening
The nurse gently lifted Michaela onto my partner’s bare chest, a newborn embraced by her mother for the first time. I marveled at the...