Alex Bellamy

A recent survey found that nearly 30 percent of parents have turned around to talk to their kids while driving, and that one in five with kids under the age of 8 say they've either had an accident or a "near miss" because of distractions from their children. There are some things fathers can do to keep their kids busy and keep distractions down when they hit the road … [Read more...] about Parenting tips for keeping kids busy while traveling this holiday season

Teaching your children to be smart consumers is a tough job in today's society of aggressive marketing, omnipresent media and instant gratification. But the government is offering some parenting advice to help fathers and mothers teach their kids about protecting their privacy, spotting frauds and scams, and avoiding identity theft. The FTC's "You Are Here" website is … [Read more...] about Parenting tips to help kids avoid scams

Many fathers look forward to taking their kids to see their favorite teams play as soon as they're able to walk or cheer. But going to a professional baseball, football, basketball or hockey game can be really expensive - especially if your child won't even make it through the entire game before needing to go home to nap. Luckily, there are some other options for fathers who … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for saving money on sporting events

It's been proven that too much television just isn't healthy for kids. And, while most fathers at least make an effort to keep the amount of screen time their kids get each day to a minimum, a new study finds kids in daycare may be watching double the amount of TV that they should be. The study found that preschool-aged children in home-based daycares watch an average of 2.4 … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for limiting TV time away from home

Teaching your children to be thankful doesn't have to be difficult. The most important parenting advice, according to experts, is for fathers and mothers to model appreciation and thankfulness for their children. Kansas State University child development expert Chuck Smith says Thanksgiving is the perfect time for families to stress the concept's importance. He suggests … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for teaching kids to be thankful