It is difficult to picture President-elect Barack Obama in the White House without also envisioning him surrounded by his wife and two daughters.In fact, the public's perception of Obama as a younger family man concerned with fatherhood was part of the reason that he won the election, a University at Buffalo professor suggests.Associate professor of sociology Sampson Lee Blair … [Read more...] about Did Obama’s role as a father influence the election?
Nebraska sees 30th safe-haven case
A Nebraska law that was aimed at preventing newborns from being abandoned has had some unintended consequences.On Monday, a 17-year-old boy became the 30th child to be left at a hospital or police station by his parent under the state's safe-haven law.The legislation was passed to protect infants who are in immediate danger or may be abandoned. Parents or guardians are … [Read more...] about Nebraska sees 30th safe-haven case
Kids ‘choose the same foods as mom and dad’
If some of your parenting skills are devoted to encouraging your kids to eat healthily, you may want to try leading by example, the findings of a new study suggest.Research published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that children tend to choose the same foods that their mothers and fathers do.Dr Lisa A. Sutherland and colleagues gave 120 children … [Read more...] about Kids ‘choose the same foods as mom and dad’
Study says breastfed babies are better behaved
If you have a pregnant wife who still hasn't decided if she will choose to breastfeed, you may be interested in the results of a new study which suggests breastfed babies have fewer behavioral problems.Research presented at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting found that mothers and fathers of breastfed children were less likely to report behavioral problems … [Read more...] about Study says breastfed babies are better behaved
Movie Review: High School Musical 3 – Senior Year
Rating: GGenre: MusicalRelease Date: October 23, 2008Running Time: 109 minutesChild friendly?: If you were worried about the characters getting older, there is no need to fret. Wholesome scenes of teenage life and a lack of foul language make this film appropriate for all ages. In the third installment of the High School Musical franchise, every tween girl's favorite characters … [Read more...] about Movie Review: High School Musical 3 – Senior Year