After a recent onslaught of special effects-laden superhero adventures, 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' may come as sweet relief to some parents. A spin-off from the phenomenally popular American Girl franchise, it is a gentle, traditional film, perfect for kids of all ages. The movie tells the story of a plucky girl growing up in Cincinnati during the Great Depression, … [Read more...] about Movie Review – ‘Kit Kittredge: An American Girl’
Kids with a gay mother or father could face homophobia
Although coming out is often difficult for adults, it can also be hard for children of homosexual parents to admit that their mom or dad is gay. Canada's Leader Post newspaper spoke to the two adopted children of a lesbian couple, Robin, 12 and Brandin, ten, who said that although they felt "lucky" to have two moms, they were unwilling to tell their friends because of … [Read more...] about Kids with a gay mother or father could face homophobia
Movie Review: “The Incredible Hulk” is action-packed fun for all
Kids, particularly young boys, are likely to be dragging their parents to the cinema this weekend as "The Incredible Hulk" bursts onto screens across the country. Although the big-budget superhero flick is bound to appeal to youngsters, dads who remember the Marvel comic books capers of the green giant may also appreciate this slick remake. This is the second incarnation … [Read more...] about Movie Review: “The Incredible Hulk” is action-packed fun for all
Survey finds that work impinges on fatherhood
Contrary to the popular image of dads as 'hands off' parents who prefer to leave the day-to-day child rearing to moms while they go to work, a new survey has found that many fathers dream of staying at home with the kids.More that a third of respondents to Careerbuilder.com's study said they would leave their job if their partner's income could easily support the entire family, … [Read more...] about Survey finds that work impinges on fatherhood
Research suggests breastfeeding and income affect babies’ sleep
A lack of sleep is one of the main problems facing new moms and dads, as they develop the parenting skills necessary to get up several times a night to tend to their baby.Although there are a number of reasons why infants often do not sleep through the night, new research from Harvard Medical School has suggested that maternal depression, breastfeeding and a lower socioeconomic … [Read more...] about Research suggests breastfeeding and income affect babies’ sleep