It's long been established parenting advice that fathers need to be as involved as possible with the upbringing of their child.Now, one media commentator is drawing a direct link between the bad boy activities of certain NFL stars and their own fathers - or lack of them.Writing in New England's Eagle Tribune, Bill Burt responded to the charging of New York Giants receiver … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for the stay away dad
Folate acid study highlights parenting advice
New medical research of interest to fathers and their pregnant wives highlights the complex role played by folate acid during a baby's gestation.It has long been accepted that ensuring a high intake of folate acid during pregnancy will help lessen the risk of birth defects in your newborn child. However, it may also slightly increase the risk of wheezing and lower respiratory … [Read more...] about Folate acid study highlights parenting advice
Movie Review: Bolt
Rating: PGGenre: FamilyRelease Date: November 21, 2008Running Time: 96 minutesChild friendly?: Even though it is rated PG, Bolt has all the elements of a great family movie and not much that a parent could object to. There are some tense scenes and insinuations of violence, but most of this takes place in the fantasy world of TV - rather than real life - portrayed within the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Bolt
Obama victory encourages parenting advice
President-elect Barack Obama appears to be inspiring fatherhood groups across North America as he prepares to take office in January.His active participation in the upbringing of his two daughters and his high-profile statements on the responsibility of fathers have caught the imagination of many since he first rose to national prominence in the Democratic primaries. Now … [Read more...] about Obama victory encourages parenting advice
Read and be seen: parenting skills for dads
Dads who spend more time reading may encourage their sons to do the same.That's according to new parenting advice due to be presented to experts in Australia this week, the Sydney Morning Herald reports.Looking at families in the UK, Killian Mullan - a research associate at the Social Policy Research Centre at the University of New South Wales - found that boys most eager to … [Read more...] about Read and be seen: parenting skills for dads