An increasing body of research is drawing strong links between parental involvement at school and children's success.Now, two Wisconsin lawmakers are aiming to make it easier for mothers and fathers to exercise their parenting skills. Representative Spencer Black and Senator Tim Carpenter introduced a bill that would allow parents to substitute up to 16 hours of vacation or … [Read more...] about Wisconsin bill suggests paid leave for school activities
Movie Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic
Movie Review: Confessions of a ShopaholicRating: PGGenre: ComedyRelease Date: February 13, 2009Running Time: 112 minutesChild friendly?: As far as sex and swearing go, this movie is pretty mild. There is kissing, flirting and the occasional bad word. There is no violence. However, beyond these categories, some fathers may find certain themes in the movie objectionable. For … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Confessions of a Shopaholic
Discipline: A challenge to fathers’ parenting skills
Stories questioning the best way to discipline children never completely drop out of the news. For example, reports about fed-up parents using Nebraska's safe-haven law to drop off unruly teenagers incited a debate about how to provide families with the parenting advice and disciplinary tools they need.And when President Barack Obama revealed that his daughters will be required … [Read more...] about Discipline: A challenge to fathers’ parenting skills
More men single parenting as wives deployed abroad
A number of fathers across the country are finding themselves single parenting for months at a time, as their wives or partners are sent overseas with the military.An article in the Arizona Republic draws attention to the increasing number of dads who remain at home during their wives' deployment, using their parenting skills to handle the day-to-day tasks that so many people … [Read more...] about More men single parenting as wives deployed abroad
Preparing your child for a new baby
Maybe you thought things were hectic after your first child was born. But just wait until the second one comes along - then your parenting skills are really forced into overdrive.As you and your partner tackle each challenge that comes with introducing a new baby into the family, remember that your older child is likely to be just as anxious about the change - if not more … [Read more...] about Preparing your child for a new baby