Apparently, high school teachers were telling the truth: someday you will need math in your life.New research has found that some students may benefit more from being taught the concepts behind math problems as opposed to given the exact procedures to solve the problems.Assistant professor Bethany Rittle-Johnson, from Vanderbilt University, led the research that may now offer … [Read more...] about Explaining math may be important aspect of single parenting
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Single parenting money saver: Cut out soda
Fathers interested in finding more ways to cut expenses may want to look at what they are buying at the grocery store.Cutting out soda and other sugary drinks from a family's diet may greatly impact the final tally at the register, especially if those types of drinks are a staple in the household.Some have estimated that families who regularly drink soda can save more than $500 … [Read more...] about Single parenting money saver: Cut out soda
For Paul Walker, single parenting means playing with Barbies
Paul Walker may be roaring into theaters today in the fourth installment of The Fast and the Furious movie franchise, but when he's home he packs the boys-with-toys mentality away and plays Barbies with his 10-year-old daughter.In a recent interview with Parade, Walker said he bonds with his daughter, Meadow Rain, through food and playing with dolls."Meadow is definitely a … [Read more...] about For Paul Walker, single parenting means playing with Barbies
Balancing single parenting and college
While single parenting can be difficult for any father, the idea may be especially hard for a college student who may not have had being a dad as part of his plan.Taylor Bracken, who is scheduled to graduate from Brandeis University next year, told the college newspaper he was initially shocked at the news of impending fatherhood.However, the young father's attitude changed on … [Read more...] about Balancing single parenting and college
Working Dad: Work-Life Balance is Suffering from Economic Stress
If you work in a large company, or even a small one, you’re likely feeling the change in power balance at work. History suggests that when our economy slumps, employers gain an edge in setting the rules of work, thanks to the basic economics of supply and demand. “In good times, employers may be willing to put up with things,” said … [Read more...] about Working Dad: Work-Life Balance is Suffering from Economic Stress