Fathers may already find themselves scrambling to keep up with the latest study that may affect their children's health.Now, new research published in the Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine suggests that the majority of kids taking vitamin and mineral supplements do not actually need them.As confusing as it may seem to the average parent, the scientists say that … [Read more...] about Study: Kids who take vitamins probably don’t need them
Community programs can help prevent child abuse
Providing access to parenting intervention programs helps reduce the incidence of child maltreatment, according to new research.Findings published in the online edition of Prevention Science show how introducing a parenting skills and support program known as Triple P led to lower rates of child injuries, foster-care placements and child maltreatment.Triple P focuses on five … [Read more...] about Community programs can help prevent child abuse
Movie Review: Paul Blart – Mall Cop
Rating: PGGenre: ComedyRelease Date: January 16, 2008Running Time: 97 minutesChild friendly?: In keeping with its PG rating, there is no real sex in this movie - only innuendo - and the swearing is pretty mild. Violence is mainly of a slapstick nature and is played for laughs. There is a scene in which the main character is taken hostage, but violent intentions are only … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Paul Blart – Mall Cop
Cosby touts power of fatherhood
Bill Cosby has been an outspoken advocate for strong and involved fatherhood for several years now.In a Martin Luther King Day speech in Peoria, Illinois, the comedian again raised issues centering on using parenting skills to take an active role in your child's future.Fathers and mothers can begin by listening to what their kids have to say, according to Cosby's parenting … [Read more...] about Cosby touts power of fatherhood
Tony Dungy as fatherhood czar?
Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana thinks the country could benefit from a little parenting advice, courtesy of outgoing Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy.Following the coach's retirement, Bayh has suggested President-elect Barack Obama hire Dungy on in a role that would promote fatherhood - although it is unclear exactly what this position would entail.Dungy spent seven seasons … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy as fatherhood czar?