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Online Rules for Out of Line Kids

info@sundaymedia.com (Kathy Buckworth) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:19:25 GMT

I've always believed in the parenting principle of finding out what your kids like the most...and then taking it away from them as a form of punishment. The thing is, kids are very transparent, or "authentic" in today's social media terminology.

Teens and Tattoos

info@sundaymedia.com (Ken Canfield) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

To tattoo or not to tattoo. That is a very common question these days. A dad named Maurice wrote us with a real hot question. His teenage son is active in the church and well respected by almost everyone ... and he wants to get a tattoo.

Teens: Make the Most of Opportunities

info@sundaymedia.com (Ken Canfield) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Be ready dad. When those chances come to spend time with your teenager, don't miss 'em. Roy has a thirteen-year-old son named Sam. As you might expect with a father of an early teenager, satisfying connection times are hit-and-miss.

Self-Control

info@sundaymedia.com (Ken Canfield) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Even dads who do a great job through the first dozen years can hit a snag when it comes to dealing with teenagers. I have a friend named Martin who knows what makes an effective father. I've watched him go through the early stages of fatherhood with good success. But when his children arrived at adolescence, he "hit the wall."

Know Your Teen...and His Friends

info@sundaymedia.com (the dads@fathers.com) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In a significant study on adolescent development, researchers Schneider & Stevenson note that teenagers perceive their fathers more positively than what is commonly believed. Though the father/child relationships went through periods of "some conflict and identity formation," they were "not as turbulent as others have depicted.

Snips & Snails? Or Sugar & Spice?

admin@daddy123.com (Kathy Buckworth) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:05:12 GMT

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails. That's what Little Boys are made of. What sick freak thought that up? And really? Little Girls are made up of Sugar and Spice and EVERYTHING nice? Really?

How to Build Up Your Teen-When it's the Last Thing You Feel Like Doing

info@sundaymedia.com (Barbara McRae, MCC) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Without meaning to parents sometimes send messages to their kids that do more harm than good. Your sons and daughters need you to believe in them. They don't need you to be afraid for them. For instance, if your daughter applied for a part-time job at her favorite clothing store and she feels confident she'll get the job, it is best not to tell her to put in more applications elsewhere.

Older Fathers

info@sundaymedia.com (Ken Canfield) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In recent years, some high-profile men have become fathers in their fifties and sixties: Paul McCartney, David Letterman, and the list goes on. They are part of a growing trend of men having children later in life.

A Simple But Profound Truth for New Dads ... and All Dads

info@sundaymedia.com (the dads@fathers.com) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Many new dads are blindsided by how many adjustments they are asked to make for their new role. Usually they have not grasped an important truth about fatherhood, and that's understandable. After all, there are plenty of veteran dads who haven't accepted it either.

Shaping Your Future Worker

info@sundaymedia.com (Ken Canfield) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Dad, don't you wonder-and worry-about your child's future career path? If your kids are like mine, people started characterizing them from an early age: "Wow, she has long fingers. She'll be a great piano player some day."