Being a stay-at-home dad comes with many challenges, making it difficult to take on the added responsibility of going green at home. Gordon Wangers, father and a founder of Sierra Club Green Home (SCGH), a new Web site aimed at helping Americans make their homes healthier and more sustainable, is extremely familiar with both sets of obstacles. As such, he has … [Read more...] about Green Advice for New Dads
Archives for May 2009
Study: Early reading experience can affect child’s learning ability
Fathers who use their parenting skills to help their child read at an early age may be assisting their son or daughter's cognitive development more than they realize, according to one study.Researchers from the University of Leicester have found that a child's early reading experiences may be critical to the development of their lifelong reading skills. Furthermore, the study … [Read more...] about Study: Early reading experience can affect child’s learning ability
Shifts in Pregnancy and Work – Facts Dads Should Know on Changing Workplace for Families
Take a look at the article on Shifts in Pregnancy and Work in today’s New York Times. I can remember when we had our first baby in 2000. Before kids, my wife was the proverbial superwoman, working long hours and jetting around constantly. Planning for the baby was like scheduling any other event. In fact, she even short-changed herself on the liberal pregnancy leave from her … [Read more...] about Shifts in Pregnancy and Work – Facts Dads Should Know on Changing Workplace for Families
Daddy’s Home – Bad Day at Work
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 – Bad Day at Work
Some fathers looking to president for baby name
Fathers who are hoping to give their newborn baby a unique name may want to steer clear of Jacob for a boy or Emma for a girl.According to the Social Security Administration, both names continue to be the most popular in the country, with Jacob standing strong for a decade and Emma edging out the 12-year reign of Emily.The administration's announcement also revealed two other … [Read more...] about Some fathers looking to president for baby name