Men who hope the coming years will bring them a pregnant wife and plenty of opportunities to try out their parenting skills may want to heed the advice of German researchers and steer clear of heated car seats.A study published in Fertility and Sterility found that spending 90 minutes sitting on this type of seat - a feature in some luxury cars - raised the temperature within … [Read more...] about Prospective dads warned about heated car seats
Expert: Parenting skills influence kids’ achievement
The style of parenting skills employed by a father or mother can significantly affect a child's success at school, child development researchers say.They identify four categories of parenting: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful, the Morning News reports. Moms and dads who are authoritative mix love with discipline to raise children who are prepared to excel … [Read more...] about Expert: Parenting skills influence kids’ achievement
Being the best husband for your pregnant wife
An expectant father may find himself in the unique situation of wanting to be a supportive partner to his pregnant wife, but having no idea where to begin.Greg Bishop, founder of Boot Camp for New Dads, explains that there are many easy ways to show you care."Every mom-to-be will experience a unique rollercoaster of physical and emotional changes," Bishop says. … [Read more...] about Being the best husband for your pregnant wife
Parents of obese children fear bullying
Fathers and mothers of overweight kids are more likely to see bullying as a challenge to their parenting skills, a new study reveals.In fact, many parents even rank the potential for abuse to be a greater threat than the weight problem itself, according to the University of Michigan CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.Dr Matthew M Davis, director of … [Read more...] about Parents of obese children fear bullying
Movie Review: The Rocker
Fathers who found themselves rolling in the aisles during the feel-good classic School of Rock may be eager to recreate the experience with their kids at The Rocker, which follows a similar formula. Rainn Wilson of TV's The Office stars as a washed-up middle-aged man whose teenage dreams of rock stardom were cut short when he was fired from his metal band. However, Robert … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Rocker