It's Valentine's Day and you don't have any plans. No time to get a reservation at the restaurant your wife loves and not enough culinary prowess to whip up something creative. However, all is not lost. Some women may be happy enough to sit at home and watch a romantic movie, and if that's the case - you're in luck. (If not, enjoy the couch.)Still, the movie … [Read more...] about Top 5 Valentine’s Day movies dads will love
Study: Solid food too early raises obesity risk
While some parents may be eager to feed their children solid food as early as possible, results of a new study indicate that doing so may increase a child's risk of being obese. The research supports the guidelines suggested by the United States which stipulate that children should not be fed solid food before they reach 4 months. The research was conducted by a team of … [Read more...] about Study: Solid food too early raises obesity risk
Study: Playing age-appropriate video games benefits father daughter relationship
While there may be a common assumption that dads need to throw out their childish hobbies once they become parents, results of a new study seem to indicate otherwise. A pair of researchers from Brigham Young University found that young girls who played age-appropriate games with their fathers were not only healthier and happier than those who didn't, but they also had … [Read more...] about Study: Playing age-appropriate video games benefits father daughter relationship
Dads: How and what to teach your kids
Being a dad provides men with the opportunity to teach their kids a lot of important life lessons. While many fathers may place an emphasis on things such as which football team to root for or how to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, there are several lessons that all children should know, and it would behoove parents to make sure they learn them.By the time a youngster … [Read more...] about Dads: How and what to teach your kids
Skip sleep, get fat?: Lack of Zzz’s might contribute to childhood obesity
While some parents typically let their children stay up later than usual on the weekends, results of a new study indicate that it may be damaging to their health. A recent study, published in Pediatrics, suggests that lack of sleep on the weekend may be among the leading causes of childhood obesity, Reuters reports.The research was conducted by the Corner Children's … [Read more...] about Skip sleep, get fat?: Lack of Zzz’s might contribute to childhood obesity