4 Ways to Keep Your Cool When Kids are Being Difficult

I've said it before-- kids can be unpredictable. Despite your best efforts as a father, there will be times your child makes wrong choices or deliberately chooses to act out against your wishes. Testing boundaries and challenging authority is a natural part of the growing-up process. How you react in these situations can mean the difference between a good day and a bad day for you and your kids.

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Some days are better than others.

Here are four simple tips for keeping your cool when kids are being difficult:

Why I'm a Better College Student Now (as a Parent) Than I Was as a Teen

Getting a college degree can help you provide a better future for your family. Even an associate degree, which can be earned in about two years at your local community college, can boost your earning potential by tens of thousands of dollars a year.

5 Outdoor Activities For Dads and Kids (That Also Count as Exercise)

When the weather is nice, it’s time to put down the tablet and get off the couch. Exercise is important for kids and dads alike. It’s recommended that we get at least an hour of physical activity every day.

Today I've put together a short list of five outdoor activities that dads and kids can enjoy together. These activities will get your family out of the house, can bring your family closer together, and could even count as your exercise for the day. All of my suggestions are either free or relatively inexpensive.