There's good news and bad news when it comes to how much your kids are likely to talk to you about their dating and relationships.A new study published in the Journal of Adolescence found that teen girls are more likely to disclose details about their romantic lives than boys are. Among both males and females, however, the main confidant was usually their mother.When it came to … [Read more...] about How much do kids talk to their dads about dating issues?
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Scholarship money available for dads
With the unemployment rate remaining high at nearly 10 percent, many fathers continue to struggle to make ends meet for their families. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans with only a high school diploma are twice as likely to be unemployed compared to those with a bachelor's degree.Many unemployed or underemployed parents now have an opportunity to go back … [Read more...] about Scholarship money available for dads
What do dads want for Father’s Day?
Father's Day might not come with all the pomp and pageantry of Mother's Day - usually a hug and a silly tie will do the trick - but as the paternal holiday arrives, dads might be left wondering what gifts await them this year.Perceptive fathers may have noticed that most Father's Day cards seem to deride dad's follies, rather than appreciate what he does for the family. Every … [Read more...] about What do dads want for Father’s Day?
Must see: Swagger Wagon Toyota (VIDEO)
Okay, we have seen a lot of homemade versions of mom and dads rapping, trying to make parenthood look awesome. But in this video, Toyota has definitely invested in creating an inspired take on suburban minivanning. Beautifully shot in black and white, there is an everyman appeal to this video, and it's hard not to wince with a little self-awareness of how self-important we are … [Read more...] about Must see: Swagger Wagon Toyota (VIDEO)
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-14
@Parents_Talk For #mothersday daughter serving at baptism and then lunch! I gotta get the kids working on some cards! # New GreatDad Newsletter: Jamie Oliver's "hangover" baby. - http://eepurl.com/vv8P # Rocker Mark McGrath becomes a father http://ow.ly/17iXOP # Surprise: What age to talk to kids about drinking. - http://eepurl.com/wbit # @Parents_Talk Great … [Read more...] about Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-14