The days may be getting longer, but in most areas of the country, late February and early March still feel like winter.Even so, with a bit of ingenuity and some savvy parenting skills, there are plenty of activities that fathers can enjoy with their kids in the colder months.If the kids don't want to go outside, get them active indoors by designing an obstacle course using … [Read more...] about Winter fun for dads and kids
Stay-at-home dads embrace their role
Many dads may wish they had more time to spend with their little ones, but what if they had the option to turn playing Mr Mom into a full-time career?More than one-third of men told CareerBuilder.com they would stay home if given the chance. Meanwhile, a growing faction of stay-at-home dads are testing the waters of primary childcare and giving parenting advice to others who … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home dads embrace their role
Parents react to court ruling on autism
It is one of the more controversial health topics faced by parents in recent years - whether or not common childhood vaccines cause autism.On Thursday, a special court ruled that three families with autistic children could not receive damages from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program because they had not sufficiently proved the link.Some fathers and mothers reported relief … [Read more...] about Parents react to court ruling on autism
Toy regulations take effect
New regulations aimed at protecting children from unsafe toys went into effect on February 10th.The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 affects millions of toys previously on retailers' shelves across the country.According to the act, toys containing lead and the chemicals known as phthalates cannot be sold. Congress initiated the law following the recall of 20 … [Read more...] about Toy regulations take effect
Will lay-offs change the division of parenting skills?
The number of stay-at-home dads could soon be expanding, as a result of current employment and economic trends.News about the multitude of companies that have cut jobs so far this year has dominated the headlines. But less widely discussed is the fact that 82 percent of recent job losses have affected men, the New York Times reports.This trend has led to an increasing number of … [Read more...] about Will lay-offs change the division of parenting skills?