There is no doubt that on February 1st, fathers, sons and daughters across the country will be getting together to enjoy the Super Bowl.Ahead of the big game, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has written an opinion piece in USA Today about the power of fathers to inspire greatness in their kids.He describes his own stepfather's selfless parenting skills. A postal worker, … [Read more...] about Tomlin: Fathers can inspire greatness
Personality may affect approach to parenting skills
When your children go online or turn on the TV, do you strictly monitor their activity or are you more relaxed about the issue?A new survey by Mindset Media found that fathers and mothers differ remarkably when applying their parenting skills to kids' media adventures - and that personality traits play a role in the parenting style chosen.For example, moms and dads who banned … [Read more...] about Personality may affect approach to parenting skills
Parenting advice for keeping kids home from school
Dealing with a child's illness can challenge the parenting skills of even the calmest father.After days of nursing them to health, you may be left wondering whether that persistent sniffle actually warrants keeping your child at home, or should they be sent off to face a day at school?The National Association of School Nurses and Triaminic have created guidelines to help moms … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for keeping kids home from school
Kids and chiropractors – a good fit?
Fathers and mothers are increasingly turning to alternative therapies to treat their children's ailments - and that includes chiropractic medicine.Chiropractors, who treat disease by manipulating the vertebral column, undergo years of training and must be licensed to practice. However, their approach to healing has not been fully accepted by conventional health … [Read more...] about Kids and chiropractors – a good fit?
Obama to daughters: You inspired me to run for president
As inauguration day approaches, fathers across the country may be wondering how President-elect Barack Obama is dealing with the task of moving his family to the White House.In a new letter to his daughters, published in Parade magazine, Obama shares some of the thoughts and feelings that inspired him to make the decisions he has.First, the president-elect acknowledges that his … [Read more...] about Obama to daughters: You inspired me to run for president