If you want your kids to eat healthy food for the rest of their lives, make sure they see you eating fruits and vegetables early and often.That is the parenting advice that researchers at Washington University in St Louis are hoping to communicate to mothers and fathers of preschoolers. Findings from previous research concluded that children's long-term eating patterns are … [Read more...] about Healthy eaters created at home
Parenting advice for the first day of school
Come September, it can be difficult to know who is more nervous about a child's first day of school - the little one who is starting a new adventure or the parents who are watching them go.However, a few easy steps can help manage stress related to starting school. Writing in the Shreveport Times, marriage and family therapist David McMillian advises parents that the more … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for the first day of school
Dads ‘central’ to their children’s early education
Developing a child's literacy and math skills from a young age is a key part of fatherhood, according to the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL).It suggests that children benefit from their dad's involvement in their education, both as teachers and role models. Sharon Darling, president and founder of the organization, said: "Spending time together and learning as a … [Read more...] about Dads ‘central’ to their children’s early education
Positive parenting skills benefit early starters
Puberty can be a difficult time for young people, as they battle with raging hormones and changing body shapes. This can be particularly true for girls who go through puberty early and therefore stand out among their peers.Fathers may be tempted to stand back from this potential minefield, but a new study has found that the right parenting skills can make a world of difference … [Read more...] about Positive parenting skills benefit early starters
Wedding advice for the father of the bride
Seeing their child get married can be a proud and happy day for a father, but it can also be stressful, particularly when it is their daughter's wedding.There is the issue of seeing daddy's little girl all grown up and beginning to make a family of her own and then there are all the father of the bride duties - walking her down the aisle, making a speech and getting the check … [Read more...] about Wedding advice for the father of the bride