Frank McGinty

About Frank McGinty

Frank McGinty is an internationally published author, teacher, and owner of FamilyTimeOut.com where he and his wife, Grace, a family & child care social worker, help parents develop their personal and family skills. Click here www.familytimeout.com/family.html to sign up for their free e-zine, Family Features, and free six-part e-course.
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Overcoming Fear Of The Dark

"I'm at my wits' end. I just don't know what to do withher."This comment came, not from a parent whose teenage daughterwas causing havoc, but from one whose teenager was stillexperiencing fear of the dark.
Date Posted: February 23, 2006

Are You Meeting ALL Your Child's Basic Needs?

This may come as a surprise, but many parents are unaware ofthe full extent of their child's basic needs.Do you remember the old song by Lennon and McCartney aboutthe girl leaving home after 'living alone for so manyyears'?
Date Posted: November 28, 2005

Think Like Your Kids - And Understand Them More

Seven-year old Michael was on a school trip to a Wildlife Centre in Central Scotland. It was near the end of the day and they were in the Gift Shop before boarding the bus for the journey home. Poor Michael!
Date Posted: August 07, 2005

Study Skills - How Can YOU Help Your Kids?

Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man I met said something that's stuck with me ever since. He was elderly, yet was still working away on his small farm.
Date Posted: August 05, 2005

Home And School Education - Your Kids Can Benefit From Both!

Once, as a Learning Support Teacher, I made my way down to the annexe that housed the school's History Department. The annexe was about 100 metres from the main school building, down an attractive, leafy hill.
Date Posted: August 05, 2005

Responsible Fatherhood - A Unique And Irreplaceable Role

Something happened the other day that made me feel uneasy. Yet I shouldn't have felt that way! My wife had left for work and I was hanging the washing out to dry. A neighbour from down the way was in his backyard doing the same.
Date Posted: August 04, 2005

Moms - Get More Energy Now

Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect their wives or partners to do the lion's share. There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.
Date Posted: August 04, 2005

Parenting Confidence - Who Needs It?

It used to strike me as odd - but really, it makes perfect sense. If you are a regular flier, or have flown recently, you'll know what I mean. The 'plane is taxiing along for take off and the cabin crew are going through the pre-flight...
Date Posted: August 04, 2005

Five Ways To Turbo-Boost Your Parenting Skills

The 'phone conversation had nothing at all to do with parenting - but it made me think . . . 'Hello, Eastbank Football Club. Can I help you?' 'Good morning, may I speak with the Assistant Coach, please?' 'Oh, I'm...
Date Posted: August 16, 2004