Many fathers may have long desired an easier way to keep tabs on their child's whereabouts.Now, there is a new gadget that claims it can enhance people's parenting skills by allowing them to know where their kids are at any time.The GPS Child Locator, introduced at this week's Consumer Electronics Show by Lok8u, is basically a digital wristwatch containing a global positioning … [Read more...] about Can a GPS wristwatch aid parenting skills?
Homeschooling on the rise
More fathers and mothers are aiming to use their parenting skills to provide their children with an education outside the conventional school system, according to new data.The latest figures from the Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics indicate that were are at least 1.5 million homeschooled children in the U.S. in 2007.This represents a 36 … [Read more...] about Homeschooling on the rise
Obama named Father of the Year
President-elect Barack Obama can add yet another feather to his cap - the father-of-two has been recognized by the Fatherhood Education Institute for his efforts to encourage parenting skills and responsibility.The FEI said it has chosen Obama as 2009 Father of the Year because the former senator is a "champion of fatherhood and male involvement."According to the … [Read more...] about Obama named Father of the Year
Movie Review: The Tale of Despereaux
Rating: GGenre: Animated family movieRelease Date: December 19, 2008Running Time: 93 minutesChild-friendly? Most children are likely to love little Despereaux, with his cute ears and charming bravery. But the plot is extremely complex for a kids' movie - and so many characters are introduced throughout its 93 minutes - that the littlest viewers (and some bigger ones) may be … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Tale of Despereaux
Does Santa Claus exist? Parents can’t agree
One of the most exciting nights of a child's year is undoubtedly Christmas Eve - going to sleep and knowing that the next time they open their eyes they will have presents to unwrap, magically delivered by Santa Claus during the night.That is, if they believe in Santa Claus. Some online bloggers have been raising questions about whether - in this day and age - it still … [Read more...] about Does Santa Claus exist? Parents can’t agree