John Thompson

Most parents know that reading to children is a great way to bond and to help build important language skills. Now a new study has found that English-speaking children need to be read to in order to ensure they will be able to read and comprehend the written word.Educational psychologist and professor George Georgiou from the University of Alberta says that the English language … [Read more...] about Tips for raising a good reader

A recent study found that 90 percent of kids in the U.S. carry backpacks that weigh as much as 10 percent to 22 percent of their total body weight. Researchers say these heavy bags may cause spinal strain and back pain, but there are things fathers can do to help alleviate potential problems caused by lugging these heavy loads.Dads should make sure the backpacks they buy their … [Read more...] about Tips for avoiding backpack-induced injuries

When it comes to setting - and reaching - goals, there may be no better role models than Olympic athletes. These men and women can inspire even regular people to take on new challenges and set impressive goals for themselves. The way that these top-notch athletes prepare for the Olympics may help fathers teach their children about working hard to accomplish some difficult and … [Read more...] about Olympic lessons fathers can teach their kids