A Boston-based fathers' rights group has had its request to stop the implementation of new child support guidelines by Massachusetts family court judges turned down - however, it has indicated it may continue to fight the revised rules.Fathers and Families says that the new guidelines are "arbitrary and capricious." Because they specify that child support payments are … [Read more...] about Fathers group challenging new child support rules
Parenting advice about the benefits of video games
Some fathers may find themselves wary of their child's interest in video games - after all, conventional parenting advice warns against exposure to violence and too much sedentary activity.However, psychiatrist Dr Kourosh Dini, author of Video Game Play and Addiction: A Guide for Parents, reminds parents not to overlook the benefits of this type of play.The key factor revolves … [Read more...] about Parenting advice about the benefits of video games
Movie Review: Bedtime Stories
Rating: PGGenre: Family comedyRelease Date: December 25, 2008Running Time: 100 minutesChild friendly?: Don't worry. Although Bedtime Stories is technically an Adam Sandler movie, it's not one of his lewd and rude efforts but rather a comforting family comedy that does not push any boundaries. There is some mild toilet humor but is otherwise safe for kids aged around 6 and … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Bedtime Stories
‘No strollers rule’ at inauguration irks parents
If you are a father who has been planning to take your little ones to President-elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration, you may want to think again. Not only does the event promise to be crowded with as many as 3 million attendees, but strollers have been banned from the Capitol area, as well as along the parade route. There are a number of other restrictions for the … [Read more...] about ‘No strollers rule’ at inauguration irks parents
Movie Review: Four Christmases
Rating: PG-13Genre: ComedyRelease Date: November 26, 2008Running Time: 89 minutesChild friendly?: A lot of the laughs in this film come in the form of family dysfunction, fighting or sexual innuendo, making it most appropriate for children 14 and up. The gags are often cartoonish, which softens their impact a bit, but the script has not been written with small children in … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Four Christmases