Will fathers across the country be able to identify with Barack Obama after he takes office in January?A new article in Us magazine suggests this may be the case, describing how the president-elect's parenting skills reflect the typical responsibilities of many contemporary fathers.For example, the former Illinois senator shares many household and parenting duties with his … [Read more...] about Obama ‘acts like a modern dad’
Archives for November 2008
Poll: Fathers concerned about balancing family and work
Many research studies have been devoted to finding out how working mothers balance parenting skills with a career - but what about dads?Now, a new poll commissioned by the Rockefeller Family Fund reveals that more than seven out of ten working fathers say they worry about balancing work and family responsibilities on a daily basis.This was nearly the same number of male … [Read more...] about Poll: Fathers concerned about balancing family and work
Many parents let kids browse online without supervision
Despite some parenting advice that suggests dads and moms should always monitor their kids' internet use, most allow them to surf without supervision, a new poll reveals.Some 75 percent of the parents polled by Highlights for Children magazine said that they do not always watch what their children do online.However, that may not mean they are neglecting their parenting skills. … [Read more...] about Many parents let kids browse online without supervision
Movie Review: Madagascar – Escape 2 Africa
Rating: GGenre: Animated family filmRelease Date: November 8, 2008Running Time: 99 minutesChild friendly?: As you might expect from a Dreamworks animated feature, this film does not include anything that would be overly concerning to fathers. There are hints of jungle-related violence - such as hunters and animals fighting - but it is no more frightening than what has been … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Madagascar – Escape 2 Africa
Obese kids’ arteries are prematurely middle-aged
America's growing childhood obesity problem is creating a generation of kids whose arteries may more closely resemble a 45-year-old's than a young person's.Research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008 describes a troubling health situation that is enough to send a chill down a father's spine.Dr Geetha Raghuveer of Children's Mercy Hospital and … [Read more...] about Obese kids’ arteries are prematurely middle-aged