The power of good parenting skills to influence children in a positive way has been highlighted by a new study.Researchers at the University of Georgia say that strong parenting can neutralize a genetic risk factor for substance abuse, so that children predisposed to addiction behave no differently than their peers who lacked the risk factor.Previous research identified a gene … [Read more...] about Study: Parenting skills outweigh genetic risk of substance abuse
New product released for monitoring kids online
A new tool has been introduced aimed at supporting parenting skills by enhancing how dads and moms monitor children's online activity.Symantec's Norton consumer division has released its Norton Online Family service as a free download during its beta period.Using the software, fathers and mothers can have varying levels access to their children's internet browsing and … [Read more...] about New product released for monitoring kids online
Movie Review: Coraline
Rating: PGGenre: FantasyRelease Date: February 6, 2008Running Time: 100 minutesChild friendly?:Children who are easily spooked by creepy themes may want to avoid this movie or risk having trouble sleeping. The premise is dark and includes some unnerving threats that imply harm toward children. The "other" parents are a bit threatening and may also be scary to younger … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Coraline
Technology aimed at divorced dads
Many divorced fathers may find that communication is a major stumbling block that may come between them and their children.With this parenting skills challenge in mind, technology company etendi.com has developed a web-based service to help dads and kids stay connected.Now, the Divorced Fathers Network and University of Wisconsin-Madison have teamed up with the firm to develop … [Read more...] about Technology aimed at divorced dads
Parents confused by delay of product safety act
Parents, retailers and manufacturers alike have reported confusion following the delay of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.Signed into law in August 2008, the act said that makers and sellers of children's products would have to adhere to stricter standards regarding lead and phthalates.Businesses were originally given until February 10th 2009 to comply. But on … [Read more...] about Parents confused by delay of product safety act