Equality is gaining ground at homes across the USA, but the move toward parity leaves some mothers in a quandary; they're ready to share the workload with their partners, but to do that, they'll also have to come to terms with the loss of hierarchy at home. … [Read more...]
Dad’s Unique Skills Can Help Child’s Development
April 26, 2009 By
By James Dunsford Greatdad.com According to new research, it may be beneficial for fathers to be a kid again, at least for a little bit. For some fathers, wrestling and playing video games with their kids can lead to some light teasing on both sides, especially if you are losing. While it may not seem like it, recent studies have found that this practice of teasing can be a helpful parenting skill in improving a child's social development. New research from the National Communication Association found teasing can be a positive experience in child development because it teaches them … [Read more...]
The KidDictionary: Words Parents Need But Don’t Have
April 22, 2009 By
Ever wish there were words for some of those everyday experiences with your little ones that you struggle to describe? If so, "The KidDictionary: A Book of Words Parents Need But Don't Have" is for you. Written by Eric Ruhalter, a father of three who works in television in New York City, the creative book is a glossary of words made up and compiled and surrounded by plenty of photos. [ Click here to enter our KidDictionary giveaway] "I wrote this book after I realized that there weren't words to describe many of the circumstances, notions and actions I was confronted with as a … [Read more...]
Parenting Bloggers Click with Advertisers
April 8, 2009 By
Moms used to get all the blogging love. But now some Dads are cashing in on the action. Today, parenting blogs are as likely to host a display ad for an educational toy or a cosmetics giveaway as they are a post recounting little Joey’s first night in his big-boy bed. As they initially worked their way into this arena, marketers targeted mom bloggers. Research indicated that mothers did the bulk of household shopping and largely controlled $1.7 million in consumer spending. But the last couple of years has seen a steady boost in blogging about the wonders and woes of child-rearing from … [Read more...]
Dads Consider Themselves Parenting Equals
September 30, 2008 By
Here's an interesting survey - more than two-thirds (70 percent) of married dads in America consider themselves equal parenting partners with their wives, and 69 percent say fathers are evolving to meet the needs of today's world.A question for moms: How involved is your husband? Let us know in the comments below. … [Read more...]
Blog: Cloth Diapers and Savings
July 2, 2008 By
Several Baby Blog Addicts have told us they use cloth diapers. We wonder if they've ever sat down and added up the money they're saving. No? Well, a guy in Spain did. He says he saved $1,923.89 during the first two years of his child's life. Not bad. … [Read more...]
Modern Day Mr. Moms
May 28, 2008 By
When a playgroup consisting solely of kids with their dads meets midweek in a public place, it’s usually regarded with some degree of curiosity.“We were all at a playground and a woman came up to us and said, ‘Did I miss a holiday?’?” recalls Ruben Koolman, who has been a member of Chicago Dads, a local social and networking group for stay-at-home dads (SAHDs), for two years.Chicago Dads is run a little more loosely than most moms groups: The meeting time (10:30am–12:30pm), like the location, is more of an approximation than a specific. A playdate at the Museum of Science and … [Read more...]
