Actor Chris O'Donnell tells the June issue of Redbook magazine that he deliberately took a step back from acting in order to start a family."I was being offered these huge films that would have taken my career to a different level, and I decided to put on the brakes," People magazine reports he told Redbook. "I knew if I continued on that track, I probably … [Read more...] about Family comes first for actor Chris O’Donnell
How much do kids talk to their dads about dating issues?
There's good news and bad news when it comes to how much your kids are likely to talk to you about their dating and relationships.A new study published in the Journal of Adolescence found that teen girls are more likely to disclose details about their romantic lives than boys are. Among both males and females, however, the main confidant was usually their mother.When it came to … [Read more...] about How much do kids talk to their dads about dating issues?
Advice for boosting your child’s motor and cognitive skills
New research makes the case for fathers to sing and play hand-clapping games with their children.A first-of-its-kind study suggests that kids who participate in hand-clapping songs have better cognitive and motor skills as well as better social integration than kids who don't take part in similar activities.In addition, researchers say kids who don't participate in clapping … [Read more...] about Advice for boosting your child’s motor and cognitive skills
Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father
He's only been a father for about a week, and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath is already a doting dad of twins.McGrath and fiancée, Carin Kingsland, recently welcomed son Lydon Edward and daughter Hartley Grace."I would have been happy if God had two Labradors come out of her," McGrath joked to People Magazine. "But we're so lucky - I can't wait to … [Read more...] about Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father
Tips for keeping kids safe near water
Teaching your kids to swim has several benefits including exercise, safety and fun. Enrolling your children in swim classes is often a good way to ensure they will learn to both respect the water and actually learn how to swim. But there are some things parents should consider when deciding on how to best teach about water safety.Fathers should know that teaching their kids to … [Read more...] about Tips for keeping kids safe near water