Here are a few links that you might be interested in reading:

-This USA TODAY article focuses on a study that appeared in the Child Development journal. In the (small) study, researchers said that even having a television on in the background could be “an environmental hazard”/impact kids’ attention.

-This Slate article talks about the advantages that families having dinner together has on working parents (especially moms). In the past, most research has been focused on the benefits to the kids. My only “issue” with the article is that I haven’t found a mom yet who isn’t a “working” parent! (Working inside of the home COUNTS people!)

-In this MSNBC article the question “Is fibbing to your kids ever OK?” is raised. In sum, the experts say that it’s best to be as honest as possible as much as possible because lying to your kids can destroy their trust. That makes sense. Just think - how many times does someone have to lie to us (as adults) before we stop trusting them?!

Posted by Kimberly on 17 Jul 2008 at 07:01 pm | Tagged as: Websites