For some single parenting fathers, it may be hard not to ignore the ongoing family drama that is happening to the Gosselins, the television family of the reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8.Recently it was reported that Jon Gosselin was spotted with Hailey Glassman, his alleged new girlfriend, while on vacation in the French Riviera.Though most fathers may not be able to relate … [Read more...] about Single parenting tips: Introducing the new girlfriend
Picture of Michael Jackson the father emerges
Of all the images of Michael Jackson, the one that appeared to surprise people the most was that he was a father first.That image rang crystal clear earlier this week at the pop singer's memorial service when his 11-year-old daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, stood before a crowd of celebrities and music industry titans to describe a side of the entertainer few were privy … [Read more...] about Picture of Michael Jackson the father emerges
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Rating: PGGenre:Fantasy Release Date: July 15, 2009Running Time: 153 minutes Child-friendly? At this point, it's fair to say that most children are familiar with the Harry Potter films and books, given that this is the sixth movie in the franchise. It's important to note that this is the second to last film in the series so parents may want to prepare their younger children for … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Parenting skills needed when talking about death
The sudden and unexpected death of pop singer Michael Jackson has created intense media scrutiny over the musician's life. But it has also produced an opportunity for fathers to broach the hard subject of death with their children.Though some children may be too young to appreciate who Jackson was as a performer, they are most likely aware enough to realize that the singer is … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed when talking about death
Survey: Dads want to do better
It appears most fathers are trying to spend more times with their children as a way to counter the lack of contact they had with their own fathers.That's one of the revelations in a new survey by Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS), a brand experience firm with a practice area looking to market to men. In the research the firm asked 150 fathers and 150 mothers nationwide about … [Read more...] about Survey: Dads want to do better