Apparently, high school teachers were telling the truth: someday you will need math in your life.New research has found that some students may benefit more from being taught the concepts behind math problems as opposed to given the exact procedures to solve the problems.Assistant professor Bethany Rittle-Johnson, from Vanderbilt University, led the research that may now offer … [Read more...] about Explaining math may be important aspect of single parenting
Fathers may want to use parenting skills with ‘natural’ products
Though it appears much of the country has embraced healthier diets and lifestyles, fathers may want to exercises their parenting skills when some products at the grocery store are marketed as natural.A recent New York Times article pointed to a new marketing trend that was emerging in various grocery stores for products containing sugar instead of high-fructose corn … [Read more...] about Fathers may want to use parenting skills with ‘natural’ products
Balancing single parenting and college
While single parenting can be difficult for any father, the idea may be especially hard for a college student who may not have had being a dad as part of his plan.Taylor Bracken, who is scheduled to graduate from Brandeis University next year, told the college newspaper he was initially shocked at the news of impending fatherhood.However, the young father's attitude changed on … [Read more...] about Balancing single parenting and college
Movie Review: Super Capers
Rating: PGGenre: ComedyRelease Date: March 20, 2009Running Time: 98 minutesChild-friendly? The mild violence in this send-up of superhero films is far more cartoonish than threatening. Meanwhile, the sexual content is limited to a couple off-color jokes. There is some swearing, but it's not frequent. The movie is probably most appropriate for kids 10 and up.Super Capers is a … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Super Capers
Parenting skills for feeding your family cheaply
The recession has caused many American families to rethink the way they spend money - and an easy place to potentially cut costs is in the kitchen.Planning out meals ahead of time can help you buy less expensive products in larger quantities and avoid last-minute convenience buys. When you're at the grocery store, always compare value by weight or volume and don't hesitate to … [Read more...] about Parenting skills for feeding your family cheaply