Though the summer vacation from school is traditionally a time for kids to throw their text books in the corner, fathers can use their parenting skills to ensure their sons and daughters are still learning something during the time off.This is not a suggestion for home schooling, but rather a subtle approach to educating the kids. For kids who are inclined to play video games, … [Read more...] about Summer education through parenting skills
Movie Review: Aliens in the Attic
Rating: PGGenre:Comedy Release Date: July 31, 2009Running Time: 86 minutes Child-friendly?Aliens in the Attic is a new film that appears to be geared toward fans of the television shows on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels. Ashley Tisdale from High School Musical and Austin Robert Butler from Zoey 101 both star in this family comedy about kids fighting off aliens who are … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Aliens in the Attic
Parenting skills needed with ‘Jon and Kate’
Whether they watch it or not, it's likely that most children are aware of the marital stress that is occurring with the Gosselin family who are featured on TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8.After the announcement of the couple filing for divorce, the reality show went on hiatus. However, on August 3 the show is returning and will feature both Jon and Kate Gosselin, despite their very … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed with ‘Jon and Kate’
Good parenting skills can give kids structure
Last night on Larry King Live, the celebrated interviewer spent a significant amount of time with Joe Jackson, father of pop star and icon Michael Jackson who passed away late last month.Though it's been reported by several news agencies that Joe Jackson left a lot to be desired in terms of being a father (a notion confirmed by Michael himself during an interview), one … [Read more...] about Good parenting skills can give kids structure
Pedroia already putting fatherhood first
Red Sox second basemen Dustin Pedroia declined the invitation to baseball's All-Star game earlier this week to be with his wife due to complications with the couple's first pregnancy.Last week Pedroia also missed a game against the Oakland A's to be with his wife Kelli after she went into labor seven weeks early from her due date.The ballplayer told New England Cable News that … [Read more...] about Pedroia already putting fatherhood first