John Thompson

It is a father's worst nightmare and a challenge to anyone's parenting skills - what if you discovered that a cyber-predator was communicating with your child as they browsed the internet from your own home?With these concerns in mind, InternetSafety.com is offering some parenting advice to help keep kids safe online.The company explains that moms and dads should select … [Read more...] about Don’t turn off parenting skills when kids go online

Anyone who has helped their pregnant wife find the right obstetrician knows that no effort can be spared when the wellbeing of someone you love is involved.And when it comes to finding a qualified surgeon and medical facility for a seriously ill child, fathers may need a more detailed level of parenting advice to make an informed decision.Dr Armen Ketchedijan, author of Will it … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for choosing a pediatric surgeon

As the first day of school draws near, dads across the country are planning to get their kids off on the right foot by taking them to their first day of classes.For some, the effort was inspired by the Black Star Project's Million Father March, which encourages men to use their parenting skills to actively participate in their children's education.Phillip Jackson, executive … [Read more...] about Fathers encouraged to bring parenting skills to school

More fathers should be devoting their parenting skills to enjoying some good, old-fashioned playtime with their kids, a new survey suggests.A survey commissioned by toy company HearthSong found that 99 percent of parents with a child aged 12 or under believe play is essential for youngsters.However, 62 percent admitted they actively play with their kids for six or less hours … [Read more...] about Parenting skills shine during playtime