Family Activities

Catch a Fish
Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite: 21 Timeless Skills Every Child Should Know (and Any Parent Can Teach!)
by Jeffrey Lee, M.D.
When I was growing up, the only time I had my father all to myself was when we were fishing. My brothers fished too, but they weren't obsessed with it, like my dad and I. He'd creep into my room before dawn to tap me on the shoulder, and I'd wake up

The Value of Being a Playful Parent
Playful Parenting
by Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Play is the essence of life. Think about the loving gaze of an infant, the no-holds-barred embrace of a toddler, the intimacy of a shared bedtime story, or a silent hand-in-hand walk. These moments of heartfelt connection with our children are part

A Great Beginning
365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children Learn Etiquette
by Sheryl Eberly
How early should you start teaching manners? Parents begin teaching manners by example as soon as a child is born. While our children might do what we say, they are more likely to do what we do. First-time parents may find it shocking to hear their child

Celebrations
Come to the Table: A Celebration of Family Life
by Doris Christopher
Like most people my age, I have a hard time remembering what it was like to be six. I have an equally tough time recalling how it felt to be four, or eleven, for that matter. But ask me what it was like to turn six, and it's a whole other story.

A Father's Weight
The Good Father: On Men, Masculinity, and Life in the Family
by Mark O'Connell, Ph.D.
Fathering is one of the most basic and profound human activities. Yet in addition to its many joys, fatherhood is often freighted with longing, sadness, anger, and misunderstanding.

The Twelve Obstacles to Fathering (and How to Overcome Them)
Gift of Fatherhood : How Men's Live are Transformed by Their Children
by Aaron Hass, Ph.D.
Fatherhood will give you some of the greatest challenges - and the greatest opportunities - you will ever lace. Along with the pleasure your children can bring, you'll encounter new demands and situations that will help you to change and grow as a person.

Discovery
Chess for Success: Using an Old Game to Build New Strengths in Children and Teens
by Maurice Ashley
I remember the afternoon I first fell in love with chess. I was in the library at Brooklyn Technical High School working on a class project during study-time. Scanning the shelves for some reference material, I noticed a dusty black book with the word

Spend Time With Your Kids Now
by SAMHSA
Time flies! It's an old saying, but in today's fast-paced world, it's never been so true. Before we know it, our kids are all grown up - out on their own or off to college. Most parents realize the rewards of close family ties.