6 Holiday Do’s and Don’ts to Keep the Season Jolly
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Leading the Way
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Time to Work on You
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Make Back-to-School Oh-So Cool
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Vote Yes to a Washington, D.C., Vacation
Where to stay, what to see, and other tips
Getting Boys to Open Up
A dad's insight into getting boys to share what's on their minds.
An Idea to Sleep On
On hosting a sleepover for your kids
Lessons From Movie Night
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Giving the Kids Their Space
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Growing a Giving Spirit in Children
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Advice From a Fatherly Elf
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Building on Imagination
Given the chance, kids are natural builders and makers
A Little Family Teamwork
A trip to 'The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown'
Be a ‘Good Sport’ Parent
How to be the supportive parent on the sports field this fall.
Choose Your Summer Adventure
Kids need a chance to get creative and make their own outdoor summer fun.
‘Savage’ Focus and a Little Bonding Besides
WCCB News Rising host Derek James and his son share their first Savage Race experience together.
Technology Not Always Negative Influence on Kids
A lot can be learned on computers if you help guide your kids.
Modeling an Optimistic Outlook
Dad shares advice for instilling optimism in your kids.
Making a Disney Trip Truly Magical
Five tips for getting the most out of your time and money.
Monitoring the In-House Arcade
Are you aware of what you kids are playing?
What Happened to My Car?
Dreaming of a clean, food-free vehicle.
A Merry Reminder That You Don’t Have to Do it All
Spending time with your loved ones is eminently more important than checking to-do’s off a list
Movers, Shakers and the Daylong Sabbatical
Mental-health days usually lead to a boost in productivity when you go back to work.
Get in the Game
Game shows teach an important number of life lessons.
Neighbors Make a Difference
Do you have a great relationship with the family next door? Sept. 28 is Good Neighbor Day.
Pixels Versus People
If you can’t go a few hours without your phone, how can you expect your children to have stronger willpower?
Letting It Work Itself Out
Siblings playing nicely can seem like a miracle, but there are life lessons in letting them work it out.
Live Summer in the ‘Now'
Make fewer plans and loosen up for unexpected family fun this summer.
Teaching Kids to Say I'm Sorry and Mean it
Helping kids understand that an apology is more than just words.
Acknowledging the Value of Effort and Achievement
Complimenting your child's hard work goes is much more than a few words.
Dads Can Handle it, Thanks
Believe it or not, dads can handle parenting solo for days at time without outside assistance.
Your 8-Year-Old Doesn't Need a Cell Phone
Maybe a walkie-talkie, but not a cell phone!
One Flight Too Many
A cautionary tale of traveling on airplanes with two kids under age 5.
Black Friday Sell Out
Chasing the deep discount to make that special Christmas morning memory
Shielding Kids from (Political) Horror
Next month, about 60 percent of eligible voters will cast a ballot in the presidential election. My sons are age 5 and 8, respectively, and the closest they get to elections and politics in our house is “Kid President” on…
Hitting A Happy Note With Music
Music ties the James family together.
Stop Growing Up
The little moments that Dad will never forget.
Raising Good Kids Who Care
What does raising a “good kid” really mean?
Taking on the Fit Family Challenge: Week 5
The summer heat came a little too fast for the James family.
Taking on the Fit Family Challenge: Week 4
Derek's oldest son Tyler reached a major Fit Family Challenge goal on Memorial Day.
Hard Work’s Just Rewards
The importance of raising kids who work hard.
Taking on the Fit Family Challenge: Week 2
The James Men "Take it to the Limit" during a "Dude's Weekend."
Fit Family Challenge Week 1- The Best Laid Plans
The James family got off to a slower start to the Fit Family Challenge because of rain, a virus and an injury.
Surviving the Final Weeks of School
Tips to make it through the home stretch to summer.
Getting a Better Dad 'Bod'
Derek James on finding time to stay fit with kids.
4 Ways to Raise Kids Who Love to Read
Encourage a love of reading during National Reading Month.
I Love You Because…
Some useful homework for parents this Valentine's Day.
5 Ways To Show Your Kids Some Love
Valentine's Day is a good time to remember to show your kids some love, too.
A Dad's Parenting Resolutions for 2016
A fresh start and a clean slate.
A Simple Christmas
Some of your best Christmas memories might be the most simplistic.
