New research has emerged that may offer a clue as to how stereotypes of certain groups of people are formed, possibly giving fathers insight as to how to use their parenting skills to educate their children.The study, which was published in the Journal of Consumer Research, looked at how children made conclusions based on a person's appearance and the products associated with … [Read more...] about Study: Children learn stereotypes at a young age
Archives for July 2009
Parenting skills needed with ‘Jon and Kate’
Whether they watch it or not, it's likely that most children are aware of the marital stress that is occurring with the Gosselin family who are featured on TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8.After the announcement of the couple filing for divorce, the reality show went on hiatus. However, on August 3 the show is returning and will feature both Jon and Kate Gosselin, despite their very … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed with ‘Jon and Kate’
Growing Up, Little by Little
This article appears in BayAreaParent in August 2009. My daughter is reading too much this summer. She likes to sit in the sun in my office and read library books and things her mom has found on the Newberry Award lists and other book reviews. Every once in a while, she lifts her head and asks something like, "Daddy, what does 'rapscallion' mean?" But now, … [Read more...] about Growing Up, Little by Little
Protecting Your Kids From Cyber Sharks: Cyber Savvy Tip #6
Seven out of ten kids do not tell their parents or guardians about what they do online unless asked. Trust and communication are good things. Unfortunately, however, even smart, good kids do stupid things. And in many cases, as smart as kids are about technology and the Internet, they don‘t have enough information about the risks and consequences to make good decisions. And … [Read more...] about Protecting Your Kids From Cyber Sharks: Cyber Savvy Tip #6
Financial parenting skills can positively affect a child
Fathers interested in using their parenting skills to teach their child about fiscal responsibility may want to make sure they have a well-focused getting-out-of-debt plan themselves.A new study from the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona has found that parents have the greatest influence on a college student's financial habits.Dr Soyeon … [Read more...] about Financial parenting skills can positively affect a child