Jason

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I am a 30-something father of four lovable heathens, avid gamer, technophile, science geek, caveman, and grill addict. Sometimes I have funny stuff to say so I write it down, and I'm lucky enough to make my living doing it.

Why You Need to Keep Your Cool Around Your Kids

Dads Want to Know Tags: anger management, over reacting, overreacting, temper tantrums

One of the most profound and silly things that we love about our kids is how much they remind us of ourselves or our mates. Do you have a goofy laugh that your wife loves, and you hear it from your son? Does your daughter have the same quirky smile and eye-rolling ability your wife perfected long ago? You know…

Discipline Vs. Punishment: Keeping it Fair and Effective

Development, How To Tags: discipline, fair discipline, keeping discipline fair and effective, punishment, slider

Any father knows that, unfortunately, discipline is something that you have to do.Â Â All of us have been out in public or dealt in private with othersâ€™ kids that were acting like total hellions, and it was obvious that their parents had just given up on disciplining them. Discipline shouldnâ€™t be confused with punishment: punishment is punitive and reactionary, whereas discipline…

Three Danger Signs During Pregnancy

Her Body in Pregnancy, Physical Stuff Tags: bleeding, braxton-hicks contractions, contractions, fetal movement, preterm labor, preterm labour, slider, spotting, things to watch for during pregnancy, three danger signs during pregnancy

During the nine long months of pregnancy, a womanâ€™s body and mind go through a tremendous series of changes and endure a lot of discomfort. Morning sickness, cravings, aches and pains, an amazing reduction in bladder capacity, mood swings, etc., etc…Since you have to live with her and because she is, in fact, carrying your child, itâ€™s in your best…

How to Guide Your Son Through the Puberty Blues

Bonding, Health and Development Tags: male puberty, puberty blues, puberty for boys, talking with boys about puberty

As the father of three boys, one of whom is rapidly rushing headlong into puberty, the subject of their â€œcoming of ageâ€ has been increasingly prominent in our household. Sweaty, stinky clothing, sprouting hairs, and acne have begun making appearances with alarming frequency all around us, and while my wife has our daughterâ€™s puberty concerns on her plate, the responsibility…

Playground Bullies and Your Son

Featured-1 Tags: bullying, playground bullies and your son, playground fights

As a dad, it can be difficult to think of your children as anything more than good-natured little troublemakers. Sure, they get out of hand sometimes, but bending the rules in pursuit of fun is part of what being a kid is all about. Because of this fatherly perception you have of your little ones, it can be a shock…

Media Role Models and Your Daughter

Dads Want to Know Tags: celebrities, featured, media personalities, media role models and your daughter, self esteem

Anyone who is the father of a daughter knows that encouraging her self-esteem and sense of self-worth is paramount.Â As she grows older, your daughter will look to a number of sources for information about the world around her. While your role as her dad makes you one of the most influential people in her life, friends, teachers, relatives and athletic…

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