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Fun Ways to Get Young Children to Eat Healthier
Worried about your child's eating habits? You probably should be if your child is like so many of his or her peers. Guest contributor Angela Russ offers ten easy and fun ways to motivate your children to better eating habits.

When Do I Need a Family Counselor?
How does a family decide when to go to counseling? What problems are best served by family counseling or therapy? What questions should I ask a potential family therapist? Learn more about family therapy and what it can do for your family.

Choosing the Right Babysitter
Planning a night out with your partner or heading out on a date and need a sitter for the kids? Welcome to the world of choosing child care for your children. What should a dad do to find and keep an excellent short-term child care provider?

Communicating in Your Child's Love Language
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language.

Recording Your Child's Growth
One of the great joys of fatherhood is watching your child grow and develop. Here are some ways suggested by experienced dads for keeping a record of that growth for later memories.

When Things Are Tough at Home
If parents have a relationship problem, it inevitably affects every other family relationship. Learn what to look for when your children are under stress and what to do to resolve the issues and be supportive of your children.

Being a Successful Father of Twins
Men who find out they are going to be a father of twins sometimes experience some feelings of shock and awe. Yet being a dad of twins is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Find out what successful fathers of twins do to make it work for them and their families.

Talking with Children About Tragedies
Anytime there is a tragedy, whether it is due to terrorism, natural disaster, or other causes, children will look to their dads for insight and stability. Learn some techniques and attitudes about discussing tragedies with your children.

When Mom's Sick
What does a dad do when his partner gets sick, has surgery or is out of commission for a while? Here is a game plan for dealing with supporting your kids’ mom when she is ill and managing the family at the same time.