I don't know if it can ever be said enough times how important dads are to daughters, but we can always use a reminder. This column got started when someone asked if a dad could spend too much time with his daughter. I doubt that's very often the case. • Girls learn how to relate to men by how they relate to their father. Dads also provide encouragement. "His job is to be … [Read more...] about Dads and daughters
Archives for April 2009
Famous older dads
For you men hoping to have a baby at a more advanced age, here are a list of your potential heroes: David Bowie (at 53), Mick Jagger (at 57), Michael Douglas (at 58), Rod Stewart (at 60), Paul McCartney (at 61), Eric Clapton (at 59), Pierre Trudeau (72), Charlie Chaplin (at 73), Saul Bellow (at 84), Pablo Picasso (at 68), David Letterman (at 56), Larry King (at 65 and 66), … [Read more...] about Famous older dads
Fathers who teach gratitude can help kids live ‘a good life’
Fathers interested in ensuring their children lead happy lives may need to give out a couple of lessons in gratitude, according to new research.Todd Kashdan, an associate professor of psychology at George Mason University, has found that the act of gratitude is "one of the essential ingredients for living a good life."However, fathers who want to instill these lessons … [Read more...] about Fathers who teach gratitude can help kids live ‘a good life’
Use parenting skills to bond and save money with board game night
Fathers who opt to play board games with their children on a Friday night may not only save money, but create a strong bonding experience as well.Gail DeGiulio, the founder and "chief funster" of SimplyFun, says her company experienced a rise in sales of board games when compared to last year's figures, which is something she attributes to the recession and more … [Read more...] about Use parenting skills to bond and save money with board game night
Do It Yourself Home Fertility Test
Wow, the Fertell-At Home Fertility Test for Him and Her sounds like a great start for confidential home fertility screening. It claims 95% accuracy. The female test measures th level of folllicle-stimulating hormone, and the guy’s checks the concentration of motile sperm (the guys that get the job done). Experts warn that fertility is more complicated than this, but these are … [Read more...] about Do It Yourself Home Fertility Test