Modern Day Dads

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Talking to our kids about complex issues

Malik Sharrieff | February 4, 2010

I think that patience is the key to success in situations where complex issues need to be communicated to our kids - the importance of not talking to strangers versus treating everyone with basic respect and courtesey, for example. When I began instructing my elder son (now almost three) on how he needed to interact [...]

Communicating tough concepts to our kids

Malik Sharrieff | February 2, 2010

Let’s face it, being a parent is difficult. Sometimes, one of the most difficult things about being a good mom or dad is finding a way to clearly explain some of the most important life lessons our children will need in order to thrive in this world.
As a father, there are many lessons that I [...]