John Thompson

If your child is scared of monsters, ghosts or anything else you're not alone. Experts say that being afraid of things is a normal part of child development. But a new study suggests that how fathers deal with their children's fears should depend on the children themselves. Researchers at the University of California at Davis found that when it comes to real scary things, like … [Read more...] about Parenting advice on taming the ‘Boogie Monster’

A new study has found children who watch a lot of television are more likely to be aggressive. According to Reuters, researchers at the University of Albany and State University of New York at Rensselaer say just having the television on, even if kids aren't watching it, can also increase aggression.The children involved in the study watched an average of three hours of TV each … [Read more...] about Study links TV with aggressive behavior

Musician and former Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale is gearing up for some much-need rest and relaxation in his native London with wife Gwen Stefani and sons Kingston and Zuma for the holidays.Rossdale tells People.com that he's looking forward to attending plenty of children's plays, movies and events to keep the kids distracted while they're overseas."We alternate each … [Read more...] about Gavin Rossdale preparing for a European holiday with family

They're sending their kids to school to learn reading, writing and math skills, but 92 percent of parents say physical and health education is just as important. This is just one of the findings of a national survey that reveals parents are overwhelmingly in support of making schools healthier by providing more opportunities for physical activity and offering more nutritious … [Read more...] about Survey finds dads think phys ed is important