Sniffling, sneezing, aching body, fever - no father is happy when his child is suffering these cold and flu symptoms, but questions remain about giving kids medications to ease their aches and pains.Some health experts are calling for the Food and Drug Administration to ban the sale of cold medicines aimed at kids six and under, due to worries about dosage and … [Read more...] about Uncertainties about cold medicines for kids
Archives for October 2008
How to Handle Seizures
Like most people, if you hear the word “seizure,” you’re likely scared and have images of putting a spoon in someone’s mouth because you’ve heard tales of people biting off or swallowing their own tongues. If it’s your own child, or a child nearby, it’s important that you separate fact from fiction, and know the basics of what to do. Between 75,000 and 100,000 kids … [Read more...] about How to Handle Seizures
Playdate Rules for Dads
As your child hits four or five, playdates become more common. Many people treat a playdate casually with no set rules and just a loose idea of pickup and drop-off times. But, if you want your playdates to be in demand, consider this list of tips to make this a playdate to be remembered for all the right reasons. 1. If you’re the organizer, set up times that work for … [Read more...] about Playdate Rules for Dads
Daddy’s Home – Dancing
Read more funny dad cartoons. Daddy's Home is a humorous commentary on today's family life, with an emphasis on the role of the modern father, through the eyes of a stay-at-home-dad. With a growing circulation of more than 4 million, it is published in leading newspapers around the world including The Washington Post and The Orange County Register. … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Dancing
Parenting advice: Watch those sugary cereals!
We all know that breakfast is an important meal that keeps children healthy, but a new study by Consumer Reports may cause fathers to reevaluate what their kids eat in the mornings.The research analyzed 27 popular cereals sold in supermarkets and discovered that many of them are at least 40 percent sugar by weight - with two options (Post Golden Crisp and Kellogg's Honey … [Read more...] about Parenting advice: Watch those sugary cereals!