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Archives for September 2008
Expert: Parenting skills influence kids’ achievement
The style of parenting skills employed by a father or mother can significantly affect a child's success at school, child development researchers say.They identify four categories of parenting: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful, the Morning News reports. Moms and dads who are authoritative mix love with discipline to raise children who are prepared to excel … [Read more...] about Expert: Parenting skills influence kids’ achievement
Why Medical Checkups are Important for Men
Q: My father recently died of cancer. In talking to his doctors, I found out that if my father would have had regular checkups, his death could have been prevented. I'm 42, and after that conversation with his doctors, it hit me that it's probably been 20 years since I had a checkup myself. Am I the only guy out there who isn't taking care of his health as well as he … [Read more...] about Why Medical Checkups are Important for Men
Combi chopsticks trainer
We see a lot of baby gadgets, and mostly my wife points to the door and says, "out with them." Though there are tons of things that dad might think are cool, moms seems to have a very practical sense when it comes to the big category known as gadgets. That is not to say they can't be wildly impractical when it comes to over-priced linens and diaper bags, but that is another … [Read more...] about Combi chopsticks trainer
GreatDad.com judges 2008 JPMA Innovation Awards
This article appeared in Playthings on September 8, 2008. LAS VEGAS—On the first day of this year's ABC Kids Expo tradeshow, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association today revealed the 10 winners of its annual Innovation Awards Competition. More than 100 products were entered, and 10 winners were selected, according to JPMA. The products were evaluated by a … [Read more...] about GreatDad.com judges 2008 JPMA Innovation Awards