Reports in the UK show that dads are using technology in order to bond with their children. Some are even finding unique ways of parenting by using mobile phones or tablets. Is this the next generation of parenting? Would you use your tablet or mobile phone to spend quality time with your kid? According to…

This may come off as a no-brainer to some, but researchers at Duke Medicine have taken this general statement and focused entirely on children’s health, as well as dietary and physical behaviors. According to the study, parents who encourage their children to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviors themselves  are more likely to…

Co-parenting has often been a term used in connection with divorce. Although we refer to what we do as parenting partnerships, the truth is, we can learn a lot from those who are co-parenting as a result of a divorce. A lot of the same principles apply. Anyone considering a parenting partnership should do as…

A national study from the Center on Media and Human Development Northwestern University sheds light on the ways digital technologies have changed parenting practices in the United States. With so many new gadgets, some parents are using mobile phones and tablets in different ways. Sometimes, mobile devices are used for learning, to calm a child down or even as…

A new Australian study that coincides with previous American research from 2005, shows the children of gay parents grow up with normal self-esteem. Melbourne University PhD student Simon Crouch and his team conducted one of the world’s largest studies on gay parents and the well-being of their children. Data was collected from 500 Australian children up to the age…

Have you ever thought about how you will explain to your child about your parenting partnership? Or maybe you’re already in a partnership agreement and your child is starting to ask questions. We have put together a list of tips on how to explain the situation to your child. While kids who are 2 to…

The title of this post says it all. In an interesting article, linked at the bottom, the author explains that noisy kids are happy kids. Makes sense right? Isn’t that what kids are supposed to do, play all day long? Children can find and create unique play experiences from just about anything and everything in…

A new book by Hugh Weber is providing first time dads and dads-to-be with “real life perspective, encouragement and humor” as they embark on their new life. The book focuses on how the “dude” days are officially over and how fatherhood begins. The book, appropriately  titled, Dude to Dad tackles the initial fears and self-doubt…

Have you heard about ‘helicopter parents’? The term used to describe overbearing or extremely controlling parents seems to be the subject of many online discussions on whether being a helicopter parent is truly a good thing, or if it can leave children, teenagers and young adults feeling lost without their parents. But how do we…

Will and Jada Smith are often considered some of the “coolest” hollywood parents. Their unique and relaxed parenting style has been talked about for years as they frequently openly discuss their parenting techniques with the media. The famous couple who are now raising teenagers are being candid about how they treat their children like adults….