Many divorced fathers may find that communication is a major stumbling block that may come between them and their children.With this parenting skills challenge in mind, technology company etendi.com has developed a web-based service to help dads and kids stay connected.Now, the Divorced Fathers Network and University of Wisconsin-Madison have teamed up with the firm to develop … [Read more...] about Technology aimed at divorced dads
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Recession prompts child care crisis for parents
Amid the current economic crisis, American families have been cutting corners in a variety of ways in order to save money.Child care is one of the latest services that many parents are being forced to downsize, according to an ABC News report. With salaries falling and jobs being shed, some mothers and fathers are finding themselves caught in a bind in which their income is not … [Read more...] about Recession prompts child care crisis for parents
Can I Borrow $25?
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.SON: 'I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do … [Read more...] about Can I Borrow $25?
Can a GPS wristwatch aid parenting skills?
Many fathers may have long desired an easier way to keep tabs on their child's whereabouts.Now, there is a new gadget that claims it can enhance people's parenting skills by allowing them to know where their kids are at any time.The GPS Child Locator, introduced at this week's Consumer Electronics Show by Lok8u, is basically a digital wristwatch containing a global positioning … [Read more...] about Can a GPS wristwatch aid parenting skills?
Homeschooling on the rise
More fathers and mothers are aiming to use their parenting skills to provide their children with an education outside the conventional school system, according to new data.The latest figures from the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics indicate that were are at least 1.5 million homeschooled children in the U.S. in 2007.This represents a 36 … [Read more...] about Homeschooling on the rise