New Studies Find Horseplay with Dads Vital to Kid Development

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If your relationship with your kids is like mine, you, the dad, are the one doing the majority of throwing-kids-around play; you’re the one that romps and jumps with them. My wife loves it, except at bedtime, when she gets irritated if I “rile them up.” Now, I have something to remind her that what I’m doing is actually good…

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Making Snacktime Healthier

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We all want to see our kids eating healthy foods. Processed foods just do not give the vitamins and nutrients developing bodies need to produce energy. A rapidly growing body often does better with numerous small meals throughout the day than three squares daily, so encouraging healthy snacking can benefit your shild’s growth and development. Serve Organic Fruits and Vegetables…

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Icebreaker for Active Dads and Lads

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With 2 stores in Canada, Icebreaker has active parents covered.  Reflective logos, athletic detailing and the signature soft wool make these pieces some of our absolute favs.  The guy’s picks, sporting bright colours with hits of colour inside reminded me of perennial favourite Ted Baker for suits.  Stripes and prints on typically boring athletic attire add to the funk factor. …

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The Benefits of Sports and Organized Activities for Kids

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In today’s culture, many children lead sedentary lifestyles. With video games, the internet, online games, and all the children’s programming on television, kids can stay entertained all day long indoors. In fact, a report released by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry states that many children watch as much as 3-4 hours of television every single day. Getting…

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Teaching Your Kids to Be Good Sports

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A great part of being a dad is teaching your kids to play sports, and other games (my daughter is a beast at Texas Hold Em). There is more to it than just teaching them how to play, however. It is also an opportunity to teach your children one of the traditional values that often gets overlooked in sports these…

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