New research from a national organization has found that fathers are more involved in their child's education than they were a decade ago.The National Center for Fathering and National Parent Teacher Association released the results of a new report prior to the 100th anniversary of Father's Day.The Survey of Father's Involvement in Children's Learning presented a double-digit … [Read more...] about Survey: Fathers more involved in child’s education
Archives for June 2009
Obama devoted much of the Friday before Fathers Day to talk about importance of parenting
I hope we can all be inspired by Obama's message about the importance of dads in the lives of their kids. Some men take their own personal experience and triumph over adversity as an example of how all kids should pull themselves up despite the lack of the same advantages most of us take for granted. I like the fact that Obama speaks plainly about how the pain of going without … [Read more...] about Obama devoted much of the Friday before Fathers Day to talk about importance of parenting
Eight Baby and Kid Sleep Tricks Your Doctor Will Never Tell You
Face it. Doctors are pretty lame with practical advice on stuff that should come naturally to babies. So here are a few tricks we've picked - none risky, we promise - that might help you get your baby to sleep or back on track sleep-wise. Dads, take charge. This is one area where dads can really add some value. Sadly, it's because we have nothing more to add than just … [Read more...] about Eight Baby and Kid Sleep Tricks Your Doctor Will Never Tell You
Daddy’s Home – Life Insurance
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 – Life Insurance
Jack Black discusses sibling rivalry and parenting skills
Any father who has more than one child is undoubtedly familiar with the challenges of sibling rivalry.Speaking on The Late Show with David Letterman, Jack Black described how his older son, Samuel Jason, has slowly gained interest in his little brother Thomas David - who is 13 months old."The first year is kind of a gelatinous period," Black said. "[At first,] … [Read more...] about Jack Black discusses sibling rivalry and parenting skills