It may be true that parenting skills and a child's immediate environment can have more impact on their development than national events.Still, fathers and mothers around the country may be taking an interest in President-elect Barack Obama's new appointment of Arne Duncan as U.S. education secretary.What does the former chief executive of Chicago Public Schools stand for? Over … [Read more...] about Obama names Arne Duncan as education secretary
Archives for December 2008
Daddy’s Home – Preteen Democracy
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 – Preteen Democracy
Uncertainty about nuts can drive parentsÂ…mad
When it comes to nut allergies, it can sometimes be difficult for a father to know how to use his parenting skills to make the right decision to protect his kids' health.On the one hand, a recent study found that food allergies - including those to peanuts - are on the increase among American children. In response to the rise in allergies, many schools have created nut-free … [Read more...] about Uncertainty about nuts can drive parentsÂ…mad
Daddy’s Home – The Power of Advertisements
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 – The Power of Advertisements
Movie Review: Four Christmases
Rating: PG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date: November 26, 2008Running Time: 89 minutesChild friendly?: A lot of the laughs in this film come in the form of family dysfunction, fighting or sexual innuendo, making it most appropriate for children 14 and up. The gags are often cartoonish, which softens their impact a bit, but the script has not been written with small children in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Four Christmases