Fathers may need to employ their parenting skills to get their kids outdoors more often so they can be exposed to more sunlight.A new study has suggested that approximately 7.6 million children in the U.S. may have low levels of vitamin D. The most abundant source for this nutrient is exposure to natural sunlight.Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva … [Read more...] about Fear kids’ vitamin D deficiency? Use parenting skills
White House event to discuss fatherhood parenting skills
In his effort to promote good parenting skills among the nation's fathers, President Obama's National Fatherhood Initiative will be on the road and visiting approximately six town halls in the next few months, according to the White House.Though the administration has been vague on the details, some information was posted n the White House blog about the first event, which is … [Read more...] about White House event to discuss fatherhood parenting skills
‘Lost’ star says fatherhood makes his heart explode
One of Lost's most popular characters recently opened up about being a father at San Diego's annual Comic Con event. Josh Holloway, who plays con man Sawyer on the popular television show on ABC, told People magazine about his 3-and-a-half-year old daughter Java Kumala and how she has hit numerous milestones in her young age. He also revealed his favorite moments with his … [Read more...] about ‘Lost’ star says fatherhood makes his heart explode
Using money-saving parenting skills online
As new fathers are quickly discovering, baby clothes don't last long and new ones can chip away at the family budget.However, there is a way for fathers to use their money-saving parenting skills to find deals on children's clothes. All they will need is a computer with an internet connection and a credit card.Some parents have reported great success from online sites such as … [Read more...] about Using money-saving parenting skills online
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