Fathers who section of a portion of the day to allow their young children to take an afternoon nap may be doing more than just getting some quiet time.According to new research that was presented at the June 8 Sleep 2009 conference, children between the ages of 4 and 5 who were not permitted to take daytime naps were reported by their parents to display more instances of … [Read more...] about Naps can be beneficial for children and their fathers
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Saving money with comfortable summer nights
More fathers are looking for ways to spend entertaining evenings at home in an effort to save money, which some may say is a necessity with the current weakened economy.While many have turned to huddling around the television or instituting a weekly game night, some fathers may be forgetting to take advantage of their natural surroundings, such as the one situated in their … [Read more...] about Saving money with comfortable summer nights
Study: Instilling family obligation may decrease teenage depression
New research has found that if fathers use their parenting skills to create a sense of family obligation in their younger children it can affect their teenage years in a positive way.The study, which was published in the Journal of Family Psychology, stated that 14-year-olds who reported a greater sense of family obligation had fewer depressive symptoms two years later.Linda … [Read more...] about Study: Instilling family obligation may decrease teenage depression
Report: Sex Education campaign improved parenting skills
New research has found that an advertising campaign encouraging parents to talk to their children about sex helped initiate conversations to teenagers about practicing abstinence.The study, by researchers at The George Washington University and RTI International, found that the Parents Speak Up National Campaign successfully encouraged parents to bring up a topic they may not … [Read more...] about Report: Sex Education campaign improved parenting skills
Russell Simmons says he’s learning from his kids
Russell Simmons, the music industry entrepreneur who started the label Def Jam, admitted recently to OK magazine that he's still learning a lot about life, thanks to his two daughters.Simmons shares custody of 9-year-old Ming Lee and 6-and-a-half-year-old Aoki Lee with his ex-wife and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons, and told the news provider that he's determined to raise … [Read more...] about Russell Simmons says he’s learning from his kids