Every father has been there - the child gorging on yet another piece of candy and not leaving enough room for their main holiday meal. It may even remind them of when they were small themselves.The holiday period is a challenge for any dad eager to see their little one enjoy themselves but anxious not to allow excessive consumption of sugary treats - bad for the health, bad for … [Read more...] about Candy: a holiday challenge for parenting skills
Archives for December 2008
Daddy’s Home – Evolve Ahead
Read more funny dad cartoons. Daddy's Home is a humorous commentary on today's family life, with an emphasis on the role of the modern father, through the eyes of a stay-at-home-dad. With a growing circulation of more than 4 million, it is published in leading newspapers around the world including The Washington Post and The Orange County Register. Daddy's … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Evolve Ahead
Movie Review: The Tale of Despereaux
Rating: GGenre: Animated family movieRelease Date: December 19, 2008Running Time: 93 minutesChild-friendly? Most children are likely to love little Despereaux, with his cute ears and charming bravery. But the plot is extremely complex for a kids' movie - and so many characters are introduced throughout its 93 minutes - that the littlest viewers (and some bigger ones) may be … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Tale of Despereaux
Does Santa Claus exist? Parents can’t agree
One of the most exciting nights of a child's year is undoubtedly Christmas Eve - going to sleep and knowing that the next time they open their eyes they will have presents to unwrap, magically delivered by Santa Claus during the night.That is, if they believe in Santa Claus. Some online bloggers have been raising questions about whether - in this day and age - it still … [Read more...] about Does Santa Claus exist? Parents can’t agree
‘No strollers rule’ at inauguration irks parents
If you are a father who has been planning to take your little ones to President-elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration, you may want to think again. Not only does the event promise to be crowded with as many as 3 million attendees, but strollers have been banned from the Capitol area, as well as along the parade route. There are a number of other restrictions for the … [Read more...] about ‘No strollers rule’ at inauguration irks parents