The Four Most Important Things Dads Need to Learn
by John Hoffman “Children don’t come with a set of instructions.” It’s the oldest parenting cliché in the world. And, like most clichés it’s partly true. But even if kids did come with a set of instructions, being a parent is an ongoing learning journey. What are the...When Big Days Blow Up on You: Preventing holiday meltdowns
by John Hoffman Not that I want to be a Grinch during the season of good cheer but… Here’s one of the less pleasant realities of being a parent of little kids. Sometimes the days that you really, really want to go well are the ones that really, really, really don’t go...A Poll: Being a Dad
Dad Central Ontario is looking for some Dads to respond to the following polls: [polldaddy poll=9178909] [polldaddy poll=9178916] Polls close Friday, Nov 27. Thanks for your ideas.Stress and Children’s Behaviour
by John Hoffman Why do kids behave badly? Because they don’t know any better? Because their parents don’t set limits? Because some kids are born with a bit of devil in them? I’ve got another reason for you. Stress. I won’t claim that stress is always the cause of...Divorce Reform Can Meet the Best Interest of the Child . . . and Both Parents
Something has happened that I thought I’d never live to see. Fathers’ divorce rights activists and their opponents agreed on how to change divorce laws.