Archives for January 2010

During a recent appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show, actor Josh Holloway joked about the lack of sleep he's had since the birth of daughter Java nine months ago.When DeGeneres said that he appeared well-rested, the Lost actor said that looks can be deceiving."I'm good at faking it," said Holloway. "She was up all night."The actor admits that the sleepless … [Read more...] about Lost star Josh Holloway admits kid-induced sleep deprivation takes a toll

As a parent, there are two things that often stand in the way of planning a "date night" with your significant other: time and money.Fathers and mothers, especially working parents, often feel guilty about leaving their children to do something on their own. However, some relationship experts say time spent having fun as a couple is necessary for the long-term health … [Read more...] about Tips for an affordable ‘date night’

It's estimated that as many as 60 percent of American children are considered obese, putting them at risk for lifelong health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. While it's important for parents to help overweight children reach a healthier weight, experts say it's important to realize diets intended for adults aren't always … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for helping your kids lose weight

A new study has pinpointed the best time for fathers to start toilet training their children.Researchers divided a group of 150 children into two groups, which included children between the ages of 4 and 12 who had experienced some form of urge incontinence. They determined that children within the group who received toilet training after 32 months of age showed more incidences … [Read more...] about Parenting advice on potty training