In an effort to increase home safety for infants and toddlers, the Home Safety Council has released some reminders for first-time fathers about the important parenting skill of keeping their children safe in the house.While the council found nearly all parents said it was important to create a safe home for their new child, nine out of 10 didn't implement safety measures for … [Read more...] about Council deems home safety important parenting skill
Using parenting skills to plan economical first birthday party
Planning your child's first birthday party can be a fun and cost-effective endeavor, provided a father uses his parenting skills effectively.True, although it may be unlikely your daughter or son will remember the day, it's still important to mark the occasion with a special event. But that doesn't mean maxing out the credit cards either.For the cost-conscious dad, one way to … [Read more...] about Using parenting skills to plan economical first birthday party
Gossip Girl actor welcomes new baby girl
A regular cast member from Gossip Girl recently described what it was like to witness the birth of his first child to People.com.Matthew Settle, who plays father Rufus Humphrey on the show, said he wasn't excited at first because he was "still a bit afraid about my qualifications [to be a good dad], according to the article. However, that all changed the second he heard … [Read more...] about Gossip Girl actor welcomes new baby girl
Single parenting money saver: Cut out soda
Fathers interested in finding more ways to cut expenses may want to look at what they are buying at the grocery store.Cutting out soda and other sugary drinks from a family's diet may greatly impact the final tally at the register, especially if those types of drinks are a staple in the household.Some have estimated that families who regularly drink soda can save more than $500 … [Read more...] about Single parenting money saver: Cut out soda
For Paul Walker, single parenting means playing with Barbies
Paul Walker may be roaring into theaters today in the fourth installment of The Fast and the Furious movie franchise, but when he's home he packs the boys-with-toys mentality away and plays Barbies with his 10-year-old daughter.In a recent interview with Parade, Walker said he bonds with his daughter, Meadow Rain, through food and playing with dolls."Meadow is definitely a … [Read more...] about For Paul Walker, single parenting means playing with Barbies