Fathers may have to approach teaching a certain skill to their autistic son or daughter in a different manner, according to new research from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.The study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, suggests that autistic children learn new skill sets slightly differently than typical children.In … [Read more...] about Parenting skills for teaching autistic children
Study: Talking with children benefits their development
It appears there may be another strategy in assisting one's child develop in a positive manner: talk with them.A new study appearing in the July issue of Pediatrics has found that adults who have conversations with their children can have more of a "significant impact" on the language development when compared to just reading to them on a regular basis.As many fathers … [Read more...] about Study: Talking with children benefits their development
Helping children deal with bullies
A new computer program may give children the confidence they need to stand up to bullies at school by allowing them to try out different strategies in a virtual world.The project, which was funded by the European Union, began in 2006 and was titled eCIRCUS (Education through Characters with emotional-Intelligence and Role-playing Capabilities that Understand Social … [Read more...] about Helping children deal with bullies
Using parenting skills to deal with teenage dating
As a child enters his or her teenage years, some fathers may fear the inevitable situation of watching their offspring get introduced into the dating world.While it may be easy to feel upset or experience an increased amount of worry during this process, fathers should be reminded to keep a calm head and to keep the lines of communication open between him and his teenage … [Read more...] about Using parenting skills to deal with teenage dating
Naps can be beneficial for children and their fathers
Fathers who section of a portion of the day to allow their young children to take an afternoon nap may be doing more than just getting some quiet time.According to new research that was presented at the June 8 Sleep 2009 conference, children between the ages of 4 and 5 who were not permitted to take daytime naps were reported by their parents to display more instances of … [Read more...] about Naps can be beneficial for children and their fathers