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Explaining dad and mum's separation to the kids

If you and your spouse have separated, it is good to explain it to the kids as best you can and to be as honest as you can (and age-appropriate).

Not doing enough as a dad?

What is a dad to do when his wife complains he doesn't do enough and wants him to be more involved in diapering and feeding?

Teaching toddlers to obey

Children have to understand that different types of behaviour produce different results – some pleasant and some not so pleasant.

Fear of having another miscarriage

What can you do to improve your chances of carrying a baby to term after having had a miscarriage?

Are you ready to have kids?

Life changes after you have a baby. You and your spouse should be prepared to make sacrifices and change the priority in your lives before starting a family.

Preparing girls for puberty, adolescence

As your girl approaches puberty, you’re going to have to shift gears from talking about sex in general to more specific briefings on the subject of her own sexuality.

What's the best way to talk to a child about death?

It is important to explain death to a child in a way that they can understand.

Dealing with angry sons

Angry sons could be modelling their father's behaviour. If so, the best option is to get to the source of the problem by asking your husband to go for anger management counselling.

How to help a child be more positive

You can extinguishing your child’s penchant for complaining by ignoring him when he’s negative.

What to do about child fondling genitals in public

In small children, genital fondling does not produce a sexual “charge.” Little kids engage in this kind of behaviour because they find it self-soothing.

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