A new report has suggested young children tend to harbor gender biases about certain hobbies, which may mean that fathers could have a positive influence on their kids by exposing them to different activities.The research is from Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Michigan, and spoke to more than 450 Americans "from diverse racial-ethnic and socioeconomic … [Read more...] about Fathers can expand child’s interest with parenting skills
Archives for May 2009
Dads use parenting skills to promote positive behavior
One of the hardest parenting skill a father must develop may be how to discipline his child when they act out or engage in improper behavior. Though difficult, it is also a crucial point in the child's development, as the wrong action can have adverse affects in the future.Fathers who are more sports-oriented may want to draw a metaphor between good behaviors and how a winning … [Read more...] about Dads use parenting skills to promote positive behavior
Daddy’s Home – Pole 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. Daddy's … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Pole Dancing
Ziggy Marley Family Time Grand Prize and CD Giveaway
Ziggy Marley is bringing music to the LITTLE people! He is releasing his first children’s album and has invited some family and pretty cool friends to join him on it. Jack Johnson, Laurie Berkner, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Jamie Lee Curtis are only a few of the artists featured on the CD Family Time, in stores May 5th. In addition to some well known classics like “This Train” and … [Read more...] about Ziggy Marley Family Time Grand Prize and CD Giveaway
Musings On Spring Fun: Simple Toys Sometimes Make The Best Toys
Finally, the weather has been starting to heat up. While it hasn’t been a terribly cold winter in NY, it has felt like a long one. The warm weather signals the start of two things for me: Outdoor tennis season and all types of outside kid play.In my own terms of having fun in the sun, I’ve always defined play in one of two ways: Water or no water. While children are a lot more … [Read more...] about Musings On Spring Fun: Simple Toys Sometimes Make The Best Toys