In his recent speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden summarized many men's feelings when he stated that "a father knows he's a success when he turns and looks at his son or daughter and knows that they turned out better than he did."But some dads have questioned how much support the vice-presidential candidate has actually given to the cause of … [Read more...] about Joe Biden and the dad issue
Archives for September 2008
Study Finds Stepfathers are Better Parents
A controversial study has found that stepfathers are "more engaged, more co-operative and shared more responsibility than their biological counterparts did." Based in the United States, this research negates the widely held belief that biological fathers are better suited to the role of parenting their own children. Interviews were conducted with 2,098 urban mothers from the … [Read more...] about Study Finds Stepfathers are Better Parents
Parent’s Participation in Children’s Education
No matter what your parenting style, the key to a successful academic experience is to partner with your children in their education. You cannot expect the school district to bear sole responsibility for the teaching of a child. Education is a process, so stick with your child each step along the way to ensure a smooth transition through the years. Know your child According … [Read more...] about Parent’s Participation in Children’s Education
Parents of obese children fear bullying
Fathers and mothers of overweight kids are more likely to see bullying as a challenge to their parenting skills, a new study reveals.In fact, many parents even rank the potential for abuse to be a greater threat than the weight problem itself, according to the University of Michigan CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health.Dr Matthew M Davis, director of … [Read more...] about Parents of obese children fear bullying
Avoiding Gender Stereotypes
Q: I've got twins--a boy and a girl--and I find myself treating them differently. I know I shouldn't. How can I keep myself from falling into stereotype traps and instead parent my children equally? A: Well, it's not going to be easy; old habits are hard to break. But here are few steps that ought to get you started: Don't over-coddle your girls. When … [Read more...] about Avoiding Gender Stereotypes