There is no doubt that on February 1st, fathers, sons and daughters across the country will be getting together to enjoy the Super Bowl.Ahead of the big game, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has written an opinion piece in USA Today about the power of fathers to inspire greatness in their kids.He describes his own stepfather's selfless parenting skills. A postal worker, … [Read more...] about Tomlin: Fathers can inspire greatness
Archives for January 2009
Daddy’s Home – Thanks in Advance
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. Daddy's … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Thanks in Advance
Movie Review: Inkheart
Rating: PGGenre: FamilyRelease Date: January 23, 2008Running Time: 105 minutesChild friendly?: There is action and danger in this film that could be a bit scary for the youngest viewers, but otherwise it is a solid bet as a film to please the entire family. There is no sex, swearing or drug use to worry parents. Older kids may have an easier time following the complicated … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Inkheart
Community programs can help prevent child abuse
Providing access to parenting intervention programs helps reduce the incidence of child maltreatment, according to new research.Findings published in the online edition of Prevention Science show how introducing a parenting skills and support program known as Triple P led to lower rates of child injuries, foster-care placements and child maltreatment.Triple P focuses on five … [Read more...] about Community programs can help prevent child abuse
Naming Children for Nazis Puts Spotlight on the Father – NYTimes.com
This is such an interesting case of man and his right to do whatever idiotic thing he wants to do and the state who tries to protect his kids against what amounts to abuse. Heath Campbell invited the world to share his outrage when a nearby ShopRite supermarket refused to inscribe a cake with his son’s first and middle names — Adolf Hitler — for his third birthday last … [Read more...] about Naming Children for Nazis Puts Spotlight on the Father – NYTimes.com