"Halloween dental health" may at first sound like a contradiction in terms, but parenting advice from dental experts suggests that protecting kids' teeth does not have to mean a ban on all candy.The American Association of Orthodontists warns that sticky, chewy candies can easily stick to teeth, suggesting that kids' consumption of these should be limited.However, the … [Read more...] about Halloween sweets that won’t damage teeth
Movie Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Although the premise of a pampered pooch learning life lessons as she makes her way from Tijuana to California may not sound like a hoot to the average father, Beverly Hills Chihuahua sets itself up as a fun movie the whole family can enjoy. In the tradition of Babe and Firehouse Dog, this Disney film manages to bring the concerns of a talking animal to life. The plot … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Uncertainties about cold medicines for kids
Sniffling, sneezing, aching body, fever - no father is happy when his child is suffering these cold and flu symptoms, but questions remain about giving kids medications to ease their aches and pains.Some health experts are calling for the Food and Drug Administration to ban the sale of cold medicines aimed at kids six and under, due to worries about dosage and … [Read more...] about Uncertainties about cold medicines for kids
Parenting advice: Watch those sugary cereals!
We all know that breakfast is an important meal that keeps children healthy, but a new study by Consumer Reports may cause fathers to reevaluate what their kids eat in the mornings.The research analyzed 27 popular cereals sold in supermarkets and discovered that many of them are at least 40 percent sugar by weight - with two options (Post Golden Crisp and Kellogg's Honey … [Read more...] about Parenting advice: Watch those sugary cereals!
Movie Review: Iron Man
Iron Man is the latest comic book-inspired movie to hit the big screen - and kids of all ages who enjoy the Spiderman, Batman and Superman franchises will likely be begging to see it. However, just because the film is based on a comic does not mean it is not sufficiently dark and violent to earn its PG-13 rating. The drama starts when Tony Stark, a billionaire weapons … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Iron Man