Unfortunately, adults aren't the only ones who suffer from depression. Fathers and mothers should know that young children can have both short and longterm bouts with the disorder too.A recent study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry revealed that almost 15 percent of preschoolers have unusually high levels of either depression or anxiety. The study … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for fathers with depressed preschoolers
Parenting advice: The value of a dollar
The current economic climate is a source of stress for many professionals, especially fathers and mothers whose children still live at home.Times are tight for working parents and a smaller budget for recreational activities can produce tension within the family. A good piece of parenting advice is to use the recession to educate your kids. Parents can see the credit crunch as … [Read more...] about Parenting advice: The value of a dollar
Jerry O’Connell’s new role: Entertainer to daughters
When actor Jerry O'Connell is at home with his two newborn daughters, he makes sure he's entertaining for his best audience.Charlie and Dolly, who are fraternal twins, were born to the actor and his wife Rebecca Romijn this past December. And when Romijn is out working, O'Connell told People magazine he stays at home with the kids."I think of myself as a funny guy but … [Read more...] about Jerry O’Connell’s new role: Entertainer to daughters
Classes can give good parenting advice to divorcing couples
Fathers looking for parenting advice about how to deal with a divorce should take comfort in one fact: they are not alone.Classes geared toward helping couples deal with their divorce proceedings, and how to start a custody relationship with the children, have proven to be parenting godsends mothers and fathers.Mark Sims, a 48-year-old musician in Los Angeles, recently told the … [Read more...] about Classes can give good parenting advice to divorcing couples
Back-to-school parenting advice
As September approaches, some kids may feel anxious about starting another year of school and fathers should heed some parenting advice in an effort to help them.Part of the reason for the anxiety could be the child entering a new situation with other kids they may not know. One way fathers can combat kids' fears is to explain to their son or daughter what the first day of … [Read more...] about Back-to-school parenting advice