Fathers who have been warned to quit smoking for their family's health now have a new reason to heed that parenting advice: their child could suffer symptoms of dependence.Canadian researchers polled 1,800 preteen children on their health and behaviors, including whether they were regularly exposed to second-hand smoke.They discovered that 5 percent of the respondents who … [Read more...] about More evidence that second-hand smoke may harm kids
Survey: Fathers’ parenting skills evolving
Any father who has ever changed a diaper, prepared the family's breakfast or helped his pregnant wife practice labor breathing techniques knows that expectations for fatherhood have changed over the past several decades.Now, a survey from Silver Stork research reveals that the majority of dads (69 percent) believe parenting skills are adjusting to meet the challenges of the … [Read more...] about Survey: Fathers’ parenting skills evolving
Father and son bonding at 12,500 ft
Nature provides almost unlimited opportunities for father and son bonding , with the best excursions able to combine parenting skills with athletic skills.Indiana dad Mike Sutton told the Post-Tribune about a special trip he took with his 21-year-old son, Tyler, which was part of a study on fathers and sons.The pair spent seven days backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park … [Read more...] about Father and son bonding at 12,500 ft
Movie Review: Another Cinderella Story
The title says it all - any father who is tired of the same old Cinderella-meets-prince formula may want to steer clear of sitting through all 92 minutes of this film. That said, the movie offers plenty of ingredients that are sure to appeal to tween and teen girls: Disney star Selena Gomez, a cute male teen heartthrob, and singing and dancing galore. Renting this DVD could … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Another Cinderella Story
Barack Obama and fatherhood
The title of Barack Obama's first memoir was Dreams from My Father - and fatherhood seems to occupy a central role in the Democratic presidential candidate's vision of a strong America.Much has been made of his complex relationship with his own dad, who left the family when Obama was two years old. The senator's struggle to marry his image of this fantasy figure with the … [Read more...] about Barack Obama and fatherhood