The Jungle Book 2 (Special Edition) is out and a hit with little kids. This is one movie both my four year and eight year old can enjoy together without too much fighting. They both loved the classic original Jungle Book with those great songs by Louis Prima. This one includes the same characters and a reprise of the song “The Bare necessities,” as well as the modern hit, … [Read more...] about The Jungle Book 2 Movie Review and Contest
Archives for June 2008
Kids with a gay mother or father could face homophobia
Although coming out is often difficult for adults, it can also be hard for children of homosexual parents to admit that their mom or dad is gay. Canada's Leader Post newspaper spoke to the two adopted children of a lesbian couple, Robin, 12 and Brandin, ten, who said that although they felt "lucky" to have two moms, they were unwilling to tell their friends because of … [Read more...] about Kids with a gay mother or father could face homophobia
A Guide to Finding Daycare
Q: My wife and I are shopping around for day care. How can we tell if the facility will offer the proper care? Are there qualifications and credentials I should look for to make sure our child is safe and well cared for?A: Finding a quality day care center or provider can be incredibly stressful. Here are just a few things to look for in a day-care center:The level of … [Read more...] about A Guide to Finding Daycare
Dad Site – Because Dads Don’t Always Think Like Moms
Try this. Search 'parenting' in any search engine and you'll be surprised to see that almost all the results featuring websites created for moms. Not only is the shortage of good information on dads frustrating, but also the status quo for dad sites is not the same. The fact is that most parenting websites conveniently ignore dads. Feeding this is the stereotype that dads are … [Read more...] about Dad Site – Because Dads Don’t Always Think Like Moms
Fathers ‘struggle with work-life balance’
With Americans working longer hours than ever before, many people feel their work-life balance has been compromised.However, research suggests that fathers in particular may struggle to maintain a healthy balance between their job and their family life.A survey from recruitment firm Adecco found that 30 percent of US fathers of believe they do not have the same access to … [Read more...] about Fathers ‘struggle with work-life balance’