New research has found that moms and dads with greater access to economic and social resources are likely to have better parenting skills.This in turn affects their children's cognitive development, the New York University study revealed.Researchers looked at 2,089 low-income families, visiting them when the children were 14, 24 and 36 months old.They found that parents who had … [Read more...] about Parenting skills and economic resources affect children’s cognitive development
Single parenting: Separated fathers would like more time with kids
New research has suggested that three-quarters of separated fathers would like to see their children more.Single parenting is never easy, but the Australian study found that one in five separated dads have no contact with their kids at all, while one in four see them just a few times annually, the country's Herald Sun paper reports.Researcher Ibolya Losoncz found that the … [Read more...] about Single parenting: Separated fathers would like more time with kids
Would-be fathers advised to lose weight to boost fertility
Men who are hoping to become fathers and are currently considering family planning issues should consider their weight, a new study has suggested.Researchers at the University of Aberdeen in the UK found that obese men have a higher proportion of abnormal sperm and a lower volumes of seminal fluid, which can make it harder to conceive.By contrast men who had an optimal body … [Read more...] about Would-be fathers advised to lose weight to boost fertility
Movie Review: Kung Fu kicks for all the family
'Kung Fu Panda' has all the makings of a classic kids movie. It has the gentle feel of a traditional Disney film, complete with moral lessons, loveable characters and beautiful animation. However, modern graphics and the humorous charm of Jack Black - the voice of the main character Po the panda - keep the movie up-to-date and relevant to children. 'Kung Fu Panda' is … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Kung Fu kicks for all the family
Importance of vitamin D emphasized to expecting couples
Fathers-to-be would be wise to advise their pregnant wife to take vitamin D while she expecting, if they want their child to have a healthy set of pearly whites.Researchers at the University of Manitoba, in Canada, found that low levels of the vitamin in mothers can have a negative impact on infants' primary tooth calcification.In other words, the development of their tooth … [Read more...] about Importance of vitamin D emphasized to expecting couples