Kids

According to a study in the UK, childhood obesity may be tied to the relationships and actions of a parent, as opposed to genetics.The research was published in the July 13 issue of the International Journal of Obesity and found that sons of fathers who are clinically obese have an increased chance of struggling with weight problems compared to sons whose fathers are not … [Read more...] about Treating childhood obesity with parenting skills

Today, most fathers in the country will be confronted with one question from their kids: when can we see the new Harry Potter movie?Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth film in the franchise and has initially garnered positive reviews. Despite that, its large fan base is strong enough to make it a summer blockbuster no matter what the critics say.But with some … [Read more...] about Money-saving parenting skills at the movies

Of all the images of Michael Jackson, the one that appeared to surprise people the most was that he was a father first.That image rang crystal clear earlier this week at the pop singer's memorial service when his 11-year-old daughter, Paris Katherine Jackson, stood before a crowd of celebrities and music industry titans to describe a side of the entertainer few were privy … [Read more...] about Picture of Michael Jackson the father emerges

Fathers may have to approach teaching a certain skill to their autistic son or daughter in a different manner, according to new research from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.The study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, suggests that autistic children learn new skill sets slightly differently than typical children.In … [Read more...] about Parenting skills for teaching autistic children