Today, dads are likely to take their role as fathers more seriously and would be willing to proactively seek help for mental health issues for the sake of their children. According to a survey released by the American Psychiatric Association, fatherhood is an important factor in persuading men towards better mental health. The national online survey was conducted on behalf … [Read more...] about Fatherhood Persuades Men towards Better Mental Health
Archives for July 2009
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Rating: PGGenre:Fantasy Release Date: July 15, 2009Running Time: 153 minutes Child-friendly? At this point, it's fair to say that most children are familiar with the Harry Potter films and books, given that this is the sixth movie in the franchise. It's important to note that this is the second to last film in the series so parents may want to prepare their younger children for … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Money-saving parenting skills: Reuse plastic containers
Much of the food some fathers buy at the local grocery story comes in plastic containers: deli meats, whipped cream and yogurt are some quick examples.Fathers looking to save some money around the house should use their green parenting skills and find ways to reuse these containers instead of tossing them in the trash.After a good scrubbing, many plastic food containers from … [Read more...] about Money-saving parenting skills: Reuse plastic containers
Daddy’s Home – Real Life
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. … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Real Life
Parenting skills needed when talking about death
The sudden and unexpected death of pop singer Michael Jackson has created intense media scrutiny over the musician's life. But it has also produced an opportunity for fathers to broach the hard subject of death with their children.Though some children may be too young to appreciate who Jackson was as a performer, they are most likely aware enough to realize that the singer is … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed when talking about death