His talent for tennis is beyond question, but now Roger Federer is getting set to try out his parenting skills for the first time.The former world number one and his partner, Miroslava (Mirka) Vavrinec, have announced they are expecting a baby in the summer.Federer communicated his joy about his impending fatherhood to fans on his website."We are so happy to be starting a … [Read more...] about Roger Federer looking forward to fatherhood
Obama proposes changes to education system
Fathers have finally gotten a taste of the changes President Barack Obama has in store for the educational system.On Tuesday, the president said he wants to boost the country's investment in early childhood initiatives aimed at supporting parenting skills, such as Head Start. He also promised first-time dads and moms would receive visits from trained nurses, who can provide … [Read more...] about Obama proposes changes to education system
Should smoking be factored into movie ratings?
The current Motion Picture Association of America ratings take into account issues such as violence, sex, nudity and language - but some public health advocates suggest smoking should also be factored in to help support parenting skills.A new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine reveals the majority of parents polled agree with this … [Read more...] about Should smoking be factored into movie ratings?
Movie Review: The Pink Panther 2
Rating: PGGenre: ComedyRelease Date: February 9, 2008Running Time: 92 minutesChild-friendly? There is mild sexual content in the form of flirtation, jokes about women and their bodies, and innuendos about attraction. There are few swear words, but a number of insults. Most of the violence is cartoonish and involves pratfalls. Some parents may not be comfortable with the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Pink Panther 2
Working correlated with bad habits in children, study says
Fathers may think their child is learning about responsibility and hard work from their after-school job, but new research suggests they may want to think again.A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that 10-year-olds who worked were more likely to drink alcohol, use marijuana and get into fights than their non-working peers.Researchers from the … [Read more...] about Working correlated with bad habits in children, study says