In his recent speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden summarized many men's feelings when he stated that "a father knows he's a success when he turns and looks at his son or daughter and knows that they turned out better than he did."But some dads have questioned how much support the vice-presidential candidate has actually given to the cause of … [Read more...] about Joe Biden and the dad issue
Many seeking parenting advice for behavioral issues
The relationship between father and son may sometimes be tested by misbehavior - and new statistics reveal that many dads are seeking parenting advice to deal with these issues.A survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics indicates that 18 percent of boys between the ages of four and 17 had a parent who approached a healthcare provider or school employee … [Read more...] about Many seeking parenting advice for behavioral issues
Link found between infant scent and parenting skills
Any father who has found himself working 24-hour days after his pregnant wife gives birth may wonder where that extra energy comes from.Now, findings from the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center suggest that the scent of their own child may help new dads devote their parenting skills to helping mom care for the baby.Research carried out on male marmosets discovered that … [Read more...] about Link found between infant scent and parenting skills
The father and daughter bond ‘is essential’
The process of watching daddy's little girl growing up can be a challenge to any father's parenting skills, adding further complication to an already complex relationship.Linda Nielsen, author of Between Fathers & Daughters: Enriching and Rebuilding your Adult Relationship, says that more attention must be given to reinforcing this connection, particularly when fathers are … [Read more...] about The father and daughter bond ‘is essential’
Teaching kids household tasks ‘can be valuable’
It may not be the first parenting skill that occurs to you or an obvious way to participate in some father-child bonding, but teaching your kid how to do housework could be beneficial for their future.A new study conducted by the Maryland Population Research Center found that children spend less than a half-hour each day doing household chores, according to the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Teaching kids household tasks ‘can be valuable’