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2008/2/26

Guide for Dads: Reading Aloud to Babies, Part 1

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@ 02:04 AM (20 months, 20 days ago)
Dads can begin reading to children as soon as they are born. Reading aloud to babies teaches them the sounds of the language, forms a pleasant association with books, stretches their attention span and offers us something fun to do with these cute little creatures.

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2008/2/19

Dads Reading Aloud to Build Their Children's Language Skills

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@ 08:08 PM (20 months, 26 days ago)
When dads read aloud it not only helps promote reading skills. It also benefits all the other language skills for the child:

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2008/2/18

Why is Reading Aloud So Important for Dads?

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@ 09:46 PM (20 months, 27 days ago)
What made us want to write about reading aloud to children? We had many reasons. First, research studies are clear that children gain many advantages when their dads and moms read to them. For instance, one book on research about reading stated, "The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children" and said that "[Reading aloud] is a practice that should continue throughout the grades."

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2008/2/17

Seven Tips for Cutting Sugar and Sweets

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@ 08:13 PM (20 months, 28 days ago)
Face it: the United States runs on sugar. This is not a good thing. A recent study in the International journal of Pediatric Obesity says that nearly half of American kids will be overweight by 2010. The current number is one-third. Here are some tips for cutting down on the sugar in your house.

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2008/2/13

5 Rules for Divorced Dads

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@ 07:47 PM (21 months, 2 days ago)
As a child of divorce (my parents divorced when I was four), I can personally say that divorce can be, or maybe always is, hardest on the kids. It should be a decision of last resort when kids are involved and very clearly the “least bad” of your options in a bad marriage.

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2008/2/12

Chores 4-8 Year Olds Can Do

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@ 08:42 PM (21 months, 3 days ago)
Now that you've established an allowance for your little darling, you may consider developing a list of chores for your child.

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2008/2/11

Making the Solar System interesting for Kids

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@ 08:08 PM (21 months, 4 days ago)
Killing aliens with the x-box may not be the only way for your kids to step outside the planet. Dads and kids can still share the thrill of a darkened planetarium or the awe of a star-bright night sky. Such experiences can make the universe seem within our reach, help dads bond with their children.

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2008/2/10

Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Dad

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@ 09:51 PM (21 months, 5 days ago)
Valentine's Day is the time to express our feelings for the people we love. It is thus a great occasion to acknowledge our love for our dads—for all that they do for us. Selecting a gift for your dad need not be difficult. If you know your dad well, you can easily select a Valentine's Day gift for him that will be meaningful to him.

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2008/2/5

Toddlers and Pink Eye

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@ 09:26 PM (21 months, 10 days ago)
Pink Eye is an eye infection where the white part of the eye and the inner eyelids become red, causing itching, swelling, eye discharge, and irritation. The scientific name for Pink Eye is ‘conjunctivitis’. This condition is also referred to as ‘red eye.’

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