It may be tempting for fathers to seek solitude when they get home from an exhausting day at the office, but an expert has warned these men that they could be missing out on the opportunity to make significant connections with their children.Life coach Mark Brandenburg told the Associated Press that playing and chatting with children during these after-work hours helps build … [Read more...] about After-work play ‘good for father-child bonding’
Archives for August 2008
Baby products for dads get stylish
As dads become increasingly involved in the day-to-day upbringing of their children a market has been created for male-orientated baby products, particularly diaper bags.Up until now diaper bags have generally been a frilly, feminine affair, aimed specifically at women. That is beginning to change however, with companies like DadGear offering more masculine options.It has … [Read more...] about Baby products for dads get stylish
New book promotes father and son bonding
Traditionally, some men have had problems emotionally connecting with their children. Now however, men are increasingly expected to open up and express their feelings, which can be difficult.Neil I Bernstein describes this as having to be a "Superman and Superdad" in his book, There When He Needs You.Written with Brooke Lea Foster, the book is designed to help dads … [Read more...] about New book promotes father and son bonding
Parenting advice for building healthy bones
A new study that links childhood dairy intake with long-term bone health may inspire fathers to add pouring a big glass of milk to their list of parenting skills.Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine looked at the food diaries of more than 100 children between the ages of three and five over a 12-year period.At the end of the study, when the participants were … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for building healthy bones
Parenting skills ‘should go beyond shopping’
As the summer winds down, some mothers and fathers are so focused on buying their kids back-to-school clothes and supplies that other parenting skills may fall by the wayside, new research suggests.The GreatSchools Back-to-School Benchmark Survey reveals that fewer than half of parents prepare for September by meeting their child's teacher, devising a schedule of healthy … [Read more...] about Parenting skills ‘should go beyond shopping’