Today's fathers are spending more time with their kids and devoting more parenting skills to child care than their counterparts did 30 years ago, according to a new survey.The study, conducted by the Families and Work Institute, reveals that more parents are breaking from the conventions of decades past.Employed fathers reported spending approximately three hours per day with … [Read more...] about Survey: Dads spending more time with kids
Olympian balances work and fatherhood
Two-time Olympian figure skater Michael Weiss has found an innovative and technological way to keep in touch with his two young children on the road: cell phones.Though most fathers may balk at the idea of giving children their own phone, Weiss assured the TimesUnion.com that the cell phones can only call certain people."They're only allowed to call their Fave Five … [Read more...] about Olympian balances work and fatherhood
Candy-smoking videos set parents on edge
A new trend that is sweeping the nation's schools has left some fathers and mothers unsettled: instructional YouTube videos showing kids how to "smoke" Smarties candies.Basically, the videos demonstrate how to crush the candy into a fine powder within its wrapper, open one end to suck in the sugar, and then blow the dust out to make it look like smoking. The activity … [Read more...] about Candy-smoking videos set parents on edge
How frugal fathers can save on spring break
With April just around the corner, a father's fancy may turn to thoughts of spring break - and how to arrange a vacation for his family without breaking the bank.First of all, if you plan to fly somewhere, make sure you do your research. Sometimes a package deal may seem like an easy way to organize everything, but may end up costing more than if you had booked each element … [Read more...] about How frugal fathers can save on spring break
Parents warned about kids’ influence on purchases
It is a situation many fathers may be familiar with: you take your child on a trip to the grocery store and walk out with far more than you intended to buy.According to new research from Austria, this scenario is very common. Scientists secretly monitored 178 parents shopping with their children and noted that kids wielded a significant amount of power over what was … [Read more...] about Parents warned about kids’ influence on purchases