Education experts say boys continue to lag behind girls when it comes to reading achievement. Many parents say that getting their sons to read, beyond what is required for school, can be like pulling teeth."Some books can be pretty boring and I just don't feel like reading them," 13-year old Hunter Thompson said. "I think a lot of boys feel like that."Luckily, writers and … [Read more...] about How dads can help their sons love reading
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Parenting Fail: Is Lindsay Lohan’s dad trying to sell her diary?
Daughters are hard. You say the wrong thing, they cry. You lay down the law, they scream. You tell them they can't borrow the car, you get the cold shoulder for a month. Some days it feels like you're doing it all wrong.On those days, we suggest you consider Michael Lohan. You'll feel better immediately.His daughter has been in and out of rehab, jail and dysfunctional … [Read more...] about Parenting Fail: Is Lindsay Lohan’s dad trying to sell her diary?
Five back to school health tips
Back to school time usually coincides with health notices, increased awareness of lice, and for some, a reminder to get a flu shot. If you're not on the way to the doctor's office this fall, here is a list of things your doc still wishes were on top of mind for your preschooler:1. Don't make the doctor out to be the bad guy. If you warn your child all year long that he'll "have … [Read more...] about Five back to school health tips
Study suggests more exercise may help kids avoid long-term health problems
Findings from a new study may make fathers more inclined to encourage their kids to get more exercise on a daily basis.Researchers from the University of Buffalo claim kids who walk to school had reduced stress reactivity, a fact that may help them avoid long-term health issues.Scientists studied 40 children between the ages of 10 and 14 one morning. Half took a simulated ride … [Read more...] about Study suggests more exercise may help kids avoid long-term health problems