As I settled into my tiny seat on a recent flight, a woman asked me if I'd trade my aisle seat for her middle so she could be, as she said, " with my girls." She was a young-ish looking mom-type, and my first reaction was to give up my seat. After all, it was just a short 90 minute flight and for the sake of a beleaguered mom, I could afford to be chivalrous. However, in a … [Read more...] about Giving up your seat on the plane so families can sit together
Archives for September 2008
Many seeking parenting advice for behavioral issues
The relationship between father and son may sometimes be tested by misbehavior - and new statistics reveal that many dads are seeking parenting advice to deal with these issues.A survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that 18 percent of boys between the ages of four and 17 had a parent who approached a healthcare provider or school employee … [Read more...] about Many seeking parenting advice for behavioral issues
Movie Review: The Rocker
Fathers who found themselves rolling in the aisles during the feel-good classic School of Rock may be eager to recreate the experience with their kids at The Rocker, which follows a similar formula. Rainn Wilson of TV's The Office stars as a washed-up middle-aged man whose teenage dreams of rock stardom were cut short when he was fired from his metal band. However, Robert … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Rocker
Link found between infant scent and parenting skills
Any father who has found himself working 24-hour days after his pregnant wife gives birth may wonder where that extra energy comes from.Now, findings from the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center suggest that the scent of their own child may help new dads devote their parenting skills to helping mom care for the baby.Research carried out on male marmosets discovered that … [Read more...] about Link found between infant scent and parenting skills
Can Fathers be Responsible Parents?
Q: You've written a lot about negative media portrayals of fathers. But aren't they just presenting life the way it is? Isn’t it a reality that men just aren’t the most responsible parents when it comes to childrearing? A: One can reasonably argue that the images of men and women in children's literature are simply reflections of reality. It's still true that for … [Read more...] about Can Fathers be Responsible Parents?