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	<title>Ask Mr. Dad &#187; Preschool and schoolage kids</title>
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		<title>Adopting Daddy</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2010/03/03/adopting-daddy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce, custody, single parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dad-child activity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[father involvement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: When I married my husband, my biological son was 5. My husband adopted him two years later. My husband is financially and spiritually supportive, but he doesn’t seem interested in playing or doing &#034;dad&#034; type stuff with our son.  I would love for him to initiate catch, going to batting cages, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What’s Eating You?</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/30/whats-eating-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:51:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heart disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[milk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obesity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[overweight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saturated fa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school-age kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trans fats]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=396</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: Our son is only 10, but he is already extremely overweight. He loves food and we don’t want to deny him his favorite dishes, but we’re starting to get worried about his health. What should we do?

A: You’re absolutely right to be concerned. Obesity in this country is a huge problem. And [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful…</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/23/oh-the-weather-outside-is-frightful%e2%80%a6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/23/oh-the-weather-outside-is-frightful%e2%80%a6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[activity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dough]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fun]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gymnastics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hawaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[moon sand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[play doh]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter break]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=394</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: We can’t afford to send our two kids, 5 and 7, to Winter camp, so it’s going to be just me and them for the next two weeks. What are some activities I can plan with the kids so we can stay warm but not spend the whole day in front of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth about Lying</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/15/the-truth-about-lying/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/15/the-truth-about-lying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:35:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barry bonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheating. cheat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fib]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honesty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tiger woods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[truth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yarns]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=392</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: Our 9-year-old son is a habitual liar. He fibs even about the smallest, most insignificant things. But whenever we challenge him, he stands his ground and tries to convince us he’s telling the truth. What can we do?
A: Before we get to the what-you-can-do part, we need to find out what’s going [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hang in There, (Single) Dad + Winners of the 2009 Holiday Seal of Approval!</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/01/hang-in-there-single-dad-winners-of-the-2009-holiday-seal-of-approval/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/12/01/hang-in-there-single-dad-winners-of-the-2009-holiday-seal-of-approval/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce, custody, single parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infants and babies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custody]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[father-child relationship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[father-chld activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legal issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mediation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship with the ex]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seal of Approval]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[singe dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=388</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: My child’s mother and I never married and we split before the baby was born. Nevertheless, she and I used to share parenting equally. We compromised, worked out schedules, and we both spent lots of time with our daughter. But about a year ago, I got married. And immediately, the mother cut [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sports Dreams</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/11/17/sports-dreams/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/11/17/sports-dreams/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:36:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gynmastics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skiing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sportsmanship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teamwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[track and field]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=372</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: My nine-year old son has no interest in practicing sports. He says he wants to play in games but cringes whenever I mention that he need to go to practices too. I’ve been frustrated at his lack of interest and want to encourage him, but I don’t want to turn him off [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All of Life&#039;s Riches</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/11/03/all-of-lifes-riches/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/11/03/all-of-lifes-riches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college savings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[finances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generosity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generousity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spoiling children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teaching kids about money]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wealth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wealthy parents]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=368</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I are relatively well off and can give our kids whatever they want. But how can we be generous without spoiling them rotten?
A: First of all, change your perspective: think in terms of giving them what they need instead of what they want. That said, if by “generous” you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Speak to Me, Baby</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/10/13/speak-to-me-baby/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/10/13/speak-to-me-baby/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:21:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Toddlers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developmental milestone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[helping child develop language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[language acquisiion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[milestone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sign language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speaking to children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[talking to children]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=366</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: I can&#039;t help but notice that some of the kids at my daughter&#039;s daycare are way more verbal than she is. We read to her all the time and we&#039;re a chatty family so what gives? Are these parents doing something we&#039;re not?
A: First things first: not all children develop language skills [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taming the Savage Preschooler</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/09/22/taming-the-savage-preschooler/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/09/22/taming-the-savage-preschooler/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grandparents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boundaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discipline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enforcing limits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guilt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[guilty parents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[limits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lousy attitude]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self control]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=347</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: My daughter and son-in-law are raising their 4-year-old child with no discipline or boundaries. The boy is a little brat, screaming and throwing temper tantrums whenever he doesn’t get what he wants. I’ve tried speaking to my daughter about this but she just laughs it off. What should I do?

A: Oh, boy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>School Dayzzzzzz</title>
		<link>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/09/15/school-dayzzzzzz/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mrdad.com/ask/2009/09/15/school-dayzzzzzz/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>armin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[All Ask Mr. Dad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Preschool and schoolage kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teens]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grades]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homework]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[schoolwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep deprivation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep problem]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[texting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mrdad.com/ask/?p=344</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Mr. Dad: My 12-year-old daughter spent most of the summer at various camps and came back just before school started. While she was away she was allowed to stay up as late as she wanted. Now that she&#039;s home she&#039;s insisting that she&#039;s old enough to stay up late. I&#039;m sure that it&#039;s unhealthy [...]]]></description>
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