A new policy recently introduced by the Navy offers active-duty fathers 10 days of paternity leave to try out their new parenting skills before returning to work.Under the 2009 Defense Authorization Act, all branches of the military are required to devise their own paternity leave arrangement. The Marines also currently have a policy in place, while the Army and Air Force are … [Read more...] about Navy dads get paid paternity leave
Archives for November 2008
Adoption may deepen parenting skills
Raising a child is often cited as one of the most challenging responsibilities an adult can assume. Adopting a child may raise the bar one notch further for your parenting skills.November is National Adoption Month, and this year the focus is on securing adoptive parents for the 129,000 children currently in foster care waiting for a permanent home.Welcoming the initiative, … [Read more...] about Adoption may deepen parenting skills
Throw out the TV – that’s what happy people do
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television, a new study finds. That’s what unhappy people do. “We looked at 8 to 10 activities that happy people engage in, and for each one, the people who did the activities more — visiting others, going to church, all those things — were … [Read more...] about Throw out the TV – that’s what happy people do
Movie Review: Twilight
Rating: PG-13Genre: Romantic/horror dramaRelease Date: November 21, 2008Running Time: 122 minutesChild friendly?: Although the subject matter (vampires) has the potential to be literally bloody, there is very little graphic violence in this movie. However, the dark themes and implied violence makes it most appropriate for teens 13 and up. Bella and Edward's relationship - while … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Twilight
Mark Wahlberg shares parenting advice
Fatherhood can be a wild ride, whether you are an average dad or a high-profile star who is balancing parenting skills with the pressures of the celebrity life.In an interview with British newspaper the Journal, Mark Wahlberg spoke out about his experiences being a father to 5-year-old Ella Rae, 2-year-old Michael and 9-week-old Brendan Joseph.For one thing, the actor admits … [Read more...] about Mark Wahlberg shares parenting advice