Archives for August 2009

As September approaches, some kids may feel anxious about starting another year of school and fathers should heed some parenting advice in an effort to help them.Part of the reason for the anxiety could be the child entering a new situation with other kids they may not know. One way fathers can combat kids' fears is to explain to their son or daughter what the first day of … [Read more...] about Back-to-school parenting advice

Obesity rates have been steadily rising in recent years, so much so that fathers may want to heed parenting advice about ways to combat the perceived epidemic.According to the American Psychological Association, childhood obesity rates have quadrupled in the last 40 years and suggest that today's youth may have a shorter lifespan than their parents.Dr Edward Abramson, a … [Read more...] about Parenting advice to combat childhood obesity

NASCAR racing star Jeff Gordon may be able to handle a tight turn in a sports car at high speeds, but he's a little unsure how he's going to handle his daughter's changing behavior."I am still awaiting her terrible twos behavior," Gordon told People magazine. "When it is time to eat, time to nap, or time to stop playing, we have to nudge her a little harder but … [Read more...] about Jeff Gordon waiting for the terrible twos