Kids

You're never too old, too wacky or too wild to pick up a book and read to a child. So said Dr. Seuss, whose books have millions of young kids hooked on reading with their parents.Reading to your child from an early age is a fun way to pass on a love of learning. Not only does it increase parenting skills, it also makes parents feel really good about their children and … [Read more...] about Parents who read to kids aloud feel proud

An increasing body of research is drawing strong links between parental involvement at school and children's success.Now, two Wisconsin lawmakers are aiming to make it easier for mothers and fathers to exercise their parenting skills. Representative Spencer Black and Senator Tim Carpenter introduced a bill that would allow parents to substitute up to 16 hours of vacation or … [Read more...] about Wisconsin bill suggests paid leave for school activities

The power of good parenting skills to influence children in a positive way has been highlighted by a new study.Researchers at the University of Georgia say that strong parenting can neutralize a genetic risk factor for substance abuse, so that children predisposed to addiction behave no differently than their peers who lacked the risk factor.Previous research identified a gene … [Read more...] about Study: Parenting skills outweigh genetic risk of substance abuse

A new tool has been introduced aimed at supporting parenting skills by enhancing how dads and moms monitor children's online activity.Symantec's Norton consumer division has released its Norton Online Family service as a free download during its beta period.Using the software, fathers and mothers can have varying levels access to their children's internet browsing and … [Read more...] about New product released for monitoring kids online

Kentucky mothers and fathers who don't meet with their children's teachers during the first few months of school could face a fine, if a new state bill is approved.The bill was proposed by Republican representative Adam Koenig, who told the Kentucky Enquirer it is aimed at showing moms and dads that involvement is an important parenting skill.In some areas of the state, less … [Read more...] about Ky. may fine parents for skipping school meetings