From piggy banks to the New York Stock Exchange, there are dozens of ways for fathers to use their parenting skills to teach the value of saving money.Financial planner Bob Nusbaum told CNN.com that the earlier children get actively involved in money matters, the better."Parents need to involve their kids in financial decisions as soon as they are old enough to grasp … [Read more...] about Fathers can help kids learn to save
Movie Review: The Longshots
Dads who are searching for a good father-daughter bonding movie need look no further than new children's sports feature The Longshots, which is based on an inspiring true story. Jasmine Plummer is one of the uncool girls at middle school until her unemployed uncle discovers her underutilized talent for throwing a football. Uncle Curtis, played by Ice Cube, then convinces … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Longshots
Parents express school security concerns
They may be confident of their parenting skills at home, but many mothers and fathers are worried about how safe their children are at school, a new poll suggests.Some 46 percent of respondents to the ADT National Back-to-School Security Survey said they were very or somewhat concerned about school security.Around 45 percent feared sexual predators could approach their child, … [Read more...] about Parents express school security concerns
Parenting advice for buying safe toys
In 2007, major toy recalls from big names such as Mattel and Fisher-Price caused many people to reevaluate their parenting skills, wondering how they can protect children from similar threats to their safety.Responding to these concerns, President Bush recently signed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 into law, allowing moms and dads to relax a bit.Measures … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for buying safe toys
Baby products for dads get stylish
As dads become increasingly involved in the day-to-day upbringing of their children a market has been created for male-orientated baby products, particularly diaper bags.Up until now diaper bags have generally been a frilly, feminine affair, aimed specifically at women. That is beginning to change however, with companies like DadGear offering more masculine options.It has … [Read more...] about Baby products for dads get stylish