James Dunsford

For a world that seems to have the fast-forward button pressed indefinitely, slowing down aspects of parenting may just be the right idea.It's a new trend that's emerging and has taken aim at the multitasking father who is scheduling acting classes on the cell phone while dropping the kids off at soccer practice. Instead, the idea is to slow down, discover the important … [Read more...] about New parenting skill trend: Taking it slow

For a father, realizing a child has been left out of either family issues or school activities can be a heartbreaking situation.In a recent study from Sweden, it was shown that the siblings of cancer patients often felt left out because they felt they had no one to speak to about their feelings.For her doctoral thesis, Margaretha Nolbris of Sweden's Sahlgrenska Academy at … [Read more...] about Using parenting skills to ensure child doesn’t feel left out

According to a new study, the traditional image of a father enraged at his teenage children's at-risk sexual behavior may be fading.Researchers at Boston College, the University of Pittsburgh and Harvard University found that when adolescents told their fathers about engaging in at-risk sexual activity, the fathers responded by stepping up their efforts to supervise and monitor … [Read more...] about Study: Fathers respond to teen sex differently than previously thought

One PGA golfer is using text messages and nightly telephone calls to maintain a relationship with his two teenage daughters while he's out on tour.Paul Goydos, 44, told the New York Times the calls helps him sleep better and he insists they call him when they go out with friends or are leaving work, despite how late it may be."I do think that sometimes he can worry too … [Read more...] about Single parenting skills after a death in the family

Though he may not be a father himself, singer-songwriter John Mayer had the right idea when he sang the chorus for his song Daughters."Fathers, be good to your daughters/ Daughters will love like you do."This is especially true given that many women have issues with their body image or weight, which some have blamed on the media and how certain women are portrayed.In … [Read more...] about Parenting skills needed to give daughters positive body image