With the unemployment rate remaining high at nearly 10 percent, many fathers continue to struggle to make ends meet for their families. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans with only a high school diploma are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to those with a bachelor's degree.Many unemployed or underemployed parents now have an opportunity to go back … [Read more...] about Scholarship money available for dads
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Dad-to-be Mario Lopez to write pregnancy book for men
He's already penned a book on weight loss, and now actor and TV host Mario Lopez says he's going to write a pregnancy book for men."I was actually looking for a book for a first-time father and couldn't find one," People.com reports Lopez told Pop Eater. "I've decided I'm going to write one of my own. Guys want to help, too. There are tons of books for moms, but … [Read more...] about Dad-to-be Mario Lopez to write pregnancy book for men
Advice for boosting your child’s motor and cognitive skills
New research makes the case for fathers to sing and play hand-clapping games with their children.A first-of-its-kind study suggests that kids who participate in hand-clapping songs have better cognitive and motor skills as well as better social integration than kids who don't take part in similar activities.In addition, researchers say kids who don't participate in clapping … [Read more...] about Advice for boosting your child’s motor and cognitive skills
Tips for a well-stocked first aid kit
Spring has sprung and with it kids are spending more time outside. Studies have found that more time spent playing outdoors has been proven to increase the incidences of outdoor-related injuries. Experts say there are several things fathers should stock their first aid kit with to deal with the cuts, scrapes, bruises, bug bites and other injuries their kids may suffer.Whether … [Read more...] about Tips for a well-stocked first aid kit
Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father
He's only been a father for about a week, and Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath is already a doting dad of twins.McGrath and fiancée, Carin Kingsland, recently welcomed son Lydon Edward and daughter Hartley Grace."I would have been happy if God had two Labradors come out of her," McGrath joked to People Magazine. "But we're so lucky - I can't wait to … [Read more...] about Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father