Education experts say boys continue to lag behind girls when it comes to reading achievement. Many parents say that getting their sons to read, beyond what is required for school, can be like pulling teeth."Some books can be pretty boring and I just don't feel like reading them," 13-year old Hunter Thompson said. "I think a lot of boys feel like that."Luckily, writers and … [Read more...] about How dads can help their sons love reading
Parenting Fail: Is Lindsay Lohan’s dad trying to sell her diary?
Daughters are hard. You say the wrong thing, they cry. You lay down the law, they scream. You tell them they can't borrow the car, you get the cold shoulder for a month. Some days it feels like you're doing it all wrong.On those days, we suggest you consider Michael Lohan. You'll feel better immediately.His daughter has been in and out of rehab, jail and dysfunctional … [Read more...] about Parenting Fail: Is Lindsay Lohan’s dad trying to sell her diary?
Actor Ty Burrell says parenthood has improved his marriage
Being a new parent can be stressful, but actor Ty Burrell says that becoming a first-time dad has been inspiring to him and his wife."There's lots of problem solving in any marriage, but when you have this collective goal that is a human being, it's an inspiring rally point," People magazine reports Burrell telling Redbook.Burrell and his wife, Holly, adopted daughter, Frances, … [Read more...] about Actor Ty Burrell says parenthood has improved his marriage
Movie Review: Takers
Rating: PG-13Genre: Action/Crime/DramaRelease Date: August 27, 2010Running Time: 107 minutesChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 15 and up.Action movies - they're so predictable these days. Take a couple of rap stars, hand them some guns and film them with grainy cinematography, and you have yourself a moneymaker. Toss in some respectable actors who couldn't give a damn, and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Takers
Your relationship with your dad may explain a lot
How you react to daily stress in your life may depend on what type of relationship you had with your dad when you were a child, according to a new study.According to HealthDay, researchers from California State University at Fullerton surveyed more than 900 adults, aged 25 to 74, about their stress levels and their relationships with their parents while they were growing … [Read more...] about Your relationship with your dad may explain a lot