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Archives for July 2009
Movie Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Rating: PGGenre: Animated Release Date: July 1, 2009Running Time: 94 minutes Child-friendly? The third installment in the Ice Age movie franchise gives viewers something new: 3-D. While exciting, some of scary scenes involving dinosaurs may prove to be a bit troublesome for younger audiences. However, those scenes are balanced with the comfort of familiar characters returning … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Study: Talking with children benefits their development
It appears there may be another strategy in assisting one's child develop in a positive manner: talk with them.A new study appearing in the July issue of Pediatrics has found that adults who have conversations with their children can have more of a "significant impact" on the language development when compared to just reading to them on a regular basis.As many fathers … [Read more...] about Study: Talking with children benefits their development
Postpartum Depression Affects Fathers Too
Most people are aware of the dangers of postpartum depression to new mothers. But a study has found that new fathers could also be severely affected by it. Over 5,000 families were observed in a study carried out by Dr. James F. Paulson, assistant professor of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. The study found that while 14 percent of moms … [Read more...] about Postpartum Depression Affects Fathers Too
Study: Economic Stress Makes Dads More Mushy
People would normally expect the stress of the economic meltdown to drive families apart but on the contrary it has only resulted in closer family ties. It appears that dads have become more affectionate towards their kids in spite of increased financial stress. According to a survey conducted by Lever 2000, 82% of dads said that though the economic situation has increased … [Read more...] about Study: Economic Stress Makes Dads More Mushy