"Normal" is probably not a word that many people would use to describe the late Michael Jackson. But it is a word that the pop star's three children use when describing the type of dad he was."He was just a normal dad, except for he was, like, the best dad ever," Jackson's 12-year old daughter, Paris, recently said in an interview with Oprah … [Read more...] about What type of dad was Michael Jackson?
Parenting advice to help your child sleep better
As adults, and especially as parents, an occasional sleepless night is expected. Whether our kids keep us up or we're busy with work or domestic commitments, a night with less than the optimal amount of sleep often leaves us feeling groggy and grumpy.Kids may also encounter these sleepless nights. The difference, however, is that lack of sleep can affect children in … [Read more...] about Parenting advice to help your child sleep better
Movie Review: Megamind
Rating: PGGenre: Animation/Children/FamilyRelease Date: November 5, 2010Running Time: 1 hour, 36 minutesChild-friendly? Recommended for ages 5 and up.It's hard not to root for the antihero. From Tony Soprano to Dexter Morgan, an unexpected protagonist is often more likable than your typical, law-abiding Average Joe. Let's face it - Heathcliff Huxtable may have been the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Megamind
How to bond with your young son during football season
The fall football season is officially in full swing, which means dads across the country will be retiring to their man caves in order to enjoy some exciting games. Between hard days at the office and evenings forced into diaper duty, these precious moments in front of the boob tube are necessary.Of course, those of us with younger sons may be wondering how to spend some … [Read more...] about How to bond with your young son during football season
Is your preschooler watching too much TV?
New research being published in The Journal of Pediatrics has found that 66 percent of preschoolers are watching more TV than they should, both at home and while at daycare.Researchers from Seattle Children's Research Institute and the University of Washington studied nearly 9,000 preschool-age children for the results.They found that children are exposed to an average of … [Read more...] about Is your preschooler watching too much TV?