Kids

One PGA golfer is using text messages and nightly telephone calls to maintain a relationship with his two teenage daughters while he's out on tour.Paul Goydos, 44, told the New York Times the calls helps him sleep better and he insists they call him when they go out with friends or are leaving work, despite how late it may be."I do think that sometimes he can worry too … [Read more...] about Single parenting skills after a death in the family

With more people looking for ways to save money in this economy, fathers who are planning a family trip over summer vacation may want to use their culinary skills as a way to prevent from spending too much money on restaurants.By cooking large family dinners and making simple lunches, fathers can save a significant amount of money by not spending $30 to $50 or more a day on … [Read more...] about Using culinary parenting skills to save money on vacation

Fathers who use their parenting skills to help their child read at an early age may be assisting their son or daughter's cognitive development more than they realize, according to one study.Researchers from the University of Leicester have found that a child's early reading experiences may be critical to the development of their lifelong reading skills. Furthermore, the study … [Read more...] about Study: Early reading experience can affect child’s learning ability

Though he may not be a father himself, singer-songwriter John Mayer had the right idea when he sang the chorus for his song Daughters."Fathers, be good to your daughters/ Daughters will love like you do."This is especially true given that many women have issues with their body image or weight, which some have blamed on the media and how certain women are portrayed.In … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed to give daughters positive body image