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Parents’ Influence on Body Image Is More Important Than You Think

Parents’ Influence on Body Image Is More Important Than You Think

Body image is an important factor in developing eating disorders, and parents are more concerned about providing a positive model for their kids than ever. Body image is a personal phenomenon that nevertheless is affected by outside factors like media and peers. The primary influencer of teen body image are their parents, in most cases, the same-sex parent offers the most influence. Our parents are our role models, caregivers, heroes, and teachers, all combined in one person. Here are several reasons parents’ influence on a child’s body image is more important than you might think.

Dads NewsroomAdminFebruary 4, 2021body image, body, dieting, dysmorphiaComment

Is There A 'Right' Way To Reward Your Children?

Is There A 'Right' Way To Reward Your Children?

We’ve all been there-you're so desperate to get your kids to act/behave a certain way that you make a few reward-based promises. At last, they act the way you’ve been hoping, but suddenly you’re in a negative spiral - your kids are only ever good if they get something out of it. It’s a dilemma because you risk behavior spiralling whether you withhold future rewards or give them. But, there is a way out. Of course, the ‘right’ system is going to look different for every family, but you can start on the path towards that positive influence by utilizing the following tools.

Dads NewsroomAdminFebruary 1, 2021children, parenting, rewardComment

8 Must-Have Baking Essentials

8 Must-Have Baking Essentials

Baking is a very fun and relaxing activity… most of the time. When you’re baking chocolate chips with your family, it’s fun. But when you only have a couple of hours to make three dozen cupcakes for your kid’s bake sale that they forgot to mention until the night before… it’s not so much fun. Regardless of why you are baking, having the right baking equipment will make your life so much easier. At the end of the day, every kitchen needs these 8 must-have baking essentials

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 31, 2021baking, kitchen, food, equipemntComment

Death Of A Parent- How The Surviving Parent Can Help Kids

Death Of A Parent- How The Surviving Parent Can Help Kids

The death of a parent is the worst thing that can happen to a child. Thousands of American kids who lose a parent fall prey to mental health issues every year. The kid has to handle stress and depression, while the financial implications can make things worse for the child. But the surviving parent can play a key role in helping the kids deal with the tragedy and get their life back on track. But the responsibility is bigger than you can imagine because you will need to reassure the child and start afresh. Here is some useful advice from American parents who have been through the situation and done it successfully.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 27, 2021death, funeral bereavement, parent, grief, counsellingComment

Painting A Ceiling? Here’s What Every Dad Should Know

Painting A Ceiling? Here’s What Every Dad Should Know

Without question, every dad will have a seemingly ordinary DIY project that becomes a nightmare at some point in their lives. It can be the simplest of jobs which snowballs into a project that sees tools thrown across rooms and anger building up like a pressure cooker. One area I know it happens all too often in would be the simple task of painting a ceiling. Apart from having to stay balanced for long periods on a ladder and knowing how much paint to use on a roller, painting a ceiling should be easy as pie. Why is it, that when you are two coats in, and the ceiling still doesn’t look right, you want to give up and kick the paint over?

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 27, 2021DIY, painting, ceiling, Home PaintingComment

How You Can Make Your Life Easier This Year

How You Can Make Your Life Easier This Year

Most people would likely agree that 2020 was a challenging year. With so many unexpected occurrences and uncertainties, it didn’t run as smoothly as expected. 2021 is a brand new year, and it’s full of new hope and possibilities. Things pile up — whether you’re behind on bills, your health isn’t up to par, you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, or you just need a break every once in a while, there are things you can do each day to ease those worries. Take a deep breath, and dive into these tips on how you can make your life easier this year.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 21, 2021life, health happy, lifestyle, familyComment

CrossFit Workouts You Must Try: Burn Fat And Build Muscle

CrossFit Workouts You Must Try: Burn Fat And Build Muscle

CrossFit is a form of high energy intensity form of fitness. CrossFit workouts have multiple variations and can be modified to help fitness enthusiasts achieve their goals. These workouts can be done by people of any age and level of fitness. CrossFit truly is for everyone. If you prefer working up a sweat in your living room over signing up for a gym membership, get a CrossFit machine to enjoy full-body benefits right at home. It would also make an excellent investment, especially during the pandemic when most of the facilities are shut.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 21, 2021crossfit, exerciseComment

NFL Continues Planning For Superbowl LV

NFL Continues Planning For Superbowl LV

Preparations for the 55th Super Bowl are well underway, despite ongoing disruption to the 2020 season. The 51st modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship game is currently scheduled to take place on February 7th 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The last Super Bowl was also held in Florida at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, making this the fourth time the Super Bowl has been held in the same state in consecutive years.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 19, 2021NFL, Superbowl, footballComment

The Best Ways To Fuel Your Kid’s Day

The Best Ways To Fuel Your Kid’s Day

Children should feel ready to take on any challenge that’s thrown their way. As parents, it’s your responsibility to make sure your kids feel prepared to embrace the day. This is a multi-step process that you can quickly build into a family routine. You’ll soon find that these tips benefit people of all ages. Here are six ways to get started.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 15, 2021kids, helath screen time, exercise, netflix, health and wellness, healthy habitsComment

How To Help Manage Your Stress As A Parent This Year

How To Help Manage Your Stress As A Parent This Year

Is your life a little more stressful now that the kids are homeschooling? Did quarantine boredom give you one more mouth to feed? Where did you put your keys and that lukewarm cup of coffee? Whether you’ve been a parent for years or were just blessed with the new title last year, being a mom or dad is hard — more so than you ever thought it would be. So how do you manage your stress and be the best mom or dad you can be? Well, there are quite a few things you can do.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 15, 2021stress, Stressed DadComment

A Daddy’s Guide To Bonding Better With Children

A Daddy’s Guide To Bonding Better With Children

Although the father plays a significant role in a family, it is more passive than that of a mother. Typically, American dads do not get to spend much time with the kids because of work, lifestyle, and other reasons. Some feel guilty about it, and others take it as a part of life. Moreover, bonding with kids is a tad tougher for men because they aren’t born with a mother’s instinct. If you are struggling to give time to your children through their growing years, you need to make extra efforts. Thankfully, you can make some conscious choices to bond better with your children. Here is a daddy’s guide to help.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 13, 2021kids, bonding, DadsComment

5 Interactive and Educational Activities To Keep Your Children Busy During The Pandemic

5 Interactive and Educational Activities To Keep Your Children Busy During The Pandemic

Even with a vaccine making its way around the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be heavily on the rise throughout. Stay-at-home orders are still a large part of our society right now and this can be especially difficult for children. Instead of binge-watching TV or playing games, children need to find ways to be more interactive and entertained during these hardened times. Finding ways to keep them occupied can be a daunting task for parents, and you want to find things that can help draw on your child’s interests and abilities so that they enjoy them, and do something other than becoming couch potatoes

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 10, 2021kids actvities, scheduled time, dad actvity with kidsComment

Your Guide To Getting Punitive Damages

Your Guide To Getting Punitive Damages

Punitive damages are rare, but there are times when they are warranted. As a plaintiff, you cannot always receive punitive damages unless you can demonstrate to the court that the defendant acted in the following manner -the defendant acted in a manner that was premeditated and calculated, the defendant's actions were intentional, or intended to perpetrate fraud.

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 5, 2021attorneys, damages, defendant, lawComment

Should You Go For An MBA At This Point In Your Life?

Should You Go For An MBA At This Point In Your Life?

An MBA offers you plenty of opportunities, especially when you do it from the top business school. Landing a management position, getting a high salary post-MBA degree, becoming your own boss, or developing a strong network are some of the few advantages of studying an MBA abroad. Here are some reasons why you should consider studying MBA

Dads NewsroomAdminJanuary 5, 2021MBA, education, career change, careersbusinessComment

Which Skin Treatments Are Good For Hyperpigmentation?

Which Skin Treatments Are Good For Hyperpigmentation?

The winter months are ideal for undoing a lot of the damage your skin accumulates during the earlier half of the year, while also preparing your skin to look its best during photos and get-togethers (even virtual ones!) when the holidays come around. If you spent a lot of time outside during the summer months or tend to be prone to discoloration, hyperpigmentation might be a concern you wish you could improve. Hyperpigmentation is what happens when your skin produces an excess amount of melanin in certain areas due to exposure to sunlight or other causes, creating darker blotches that make your tone look uneven.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 30, 2020SKIN, skin treatments, skin health for men, Skin Care, skin health, skin cancerComment

Easy Ways To Get More Out Of Each Of Your Workouts

Easy Ways To Get More Out Of Each Of Your Workouts

Easy ways to get more out of each of your workouts. When time is in shor supplyt, getting the most out of everything you do is key to getting more done. That applies whether you are learning a new skill so you can get a better paying job, teaching your child to read, or working out. Today, we are going to take a look at three things you can do to get the most out of every workout that you do.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 21, 2020exercise, boxing, Fitness Trackers, workoutComment

New Year Resolutions: Keeping In Touch With Loved Ones More

New Year Resolutions: Keeping In Touch With Loved Ones More

The beginning of the year always brings with it a slew of fresh goals and resolutions to improve your life. For many, one of the big goals for the new year is to be better about keeping in touch with loved ones. But what are some specific things you can do to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with family members and loved ones? Take a look at some of our favorite ways to keep in touch with those you love!

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 17, 2020new year, video chat, snail mail, phone chat Comment

What’s The Healthiest Water For Your Kids?

What’s The Healthiest Water For Your Kids?

When you’re a father, one of the most important things you need to take care of is your children’s health. While diets, exercise, and many other factors play a huge role into your child’s proper development, one important aspect often gets overlooked. As you’ve most likely guessed from the title, it’s about water. Not all water is created equal. There are different water properties to take into consideration for your drinking needs. Today we will be going through several of the most common ones and try to figure out which is the healthiest for your kids without going overboard on your budget.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 14, 2020health, hea;thy eating, kids dietComment

What Is Family Law? How It Protects Our Rights?

What Is Family Law? How It Protects Our Rights?

The legal definition of family law is a set of rules and regulations that deal with issues that most directly affect family relationships. While family law is considered to be the same as governing divorce schemes, the fact is that in many cases, it affects all aspects of life and the family.

Dads NewsroomAdminDecember 9, 2020family law, divorce, attorneyComment