Q: Some friends of ours share their king-sized bed with their two children. They say that families all over the world sleep in the same "family bed" that it’s good for everyone. “Co-Sleeping” as they call it, still seems weird to me. Doesn’t it interfere with mom and dad’s relationship to sleep with the kids in the bed? It also seems pretty unsafe to me. What do you think? … [Read more...] about Can Children Sleep in the Same Bed as Parents?
Archives for July 2008
Sleepless nights ‘affect all aspects’ of mothers’ and fathers’ lives
Not getting enough sleep can impact on work, health and relationships -something parents know about more than most.Newsweek cites data from the National Sleep Foundation that shows 40 percent of adults believe tiredness interferes with their daily routine, while 27 percent admitted to dozing off behind the wheel.Experts suggest that this figure is worse for parents. Child … [Read more...] about Sleepless nights ‘affect all aspects’ of mothers’ and fathers’ lives
Five Minutes with Derrick Barnes
Derrick Barnes has written several books on parenting, including The Ruby & the Booker Boys series -- Book one: Brand New School, Brand New School, Book two: Trivia Queen Third Grade Supreme, Book three: The Slumber Party Payback. What is the one thing you think parents should know about your work? I always hope to accomplish two primary things with my … [Read more...] about Five Minutes with Derrick Barnes
Science offers parenting advice
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the best way to bring up a child these days, from grandparents to doctors and teachers.Most parents are bombarded with a barrage of mixed messages and do not know where to turn for the best advice. Science may provide the answer to this problem, offering empirical answers to everyday questions.The Kansas City Star notes that researchers have … [Read more...] about Science offers parenting advice
The Spiderwick Chronicles Review
A Fantastic New World is Revealed on June 24, 2008 in Two-Disc Sets that Include Multiple Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes, a Look at the Cast and Characters, an Exploration of the Spiderwick World and Much More HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – From the beloved, best-selling series of books comes the extraordinary fantasy adventure, The Spiderwick Chronicles, debuting as a two-disc … [Read more...] about The Spiderwick Chronicles Review