More Dads are Getting Involved With Their Kids' Overall Development

by Kathy Jones on December 22, 2013 at 4:46 PM Lifestyle News

Email

Print This Page

Comment

bookmark

Font : A-A+

Dads are more involved with their kids than ever, a recent government survey has revealed.

The study found that 90 percent of dads who have kids younger than 5, help them to use the toilet or getting dressed several times a week, Discovery News reported.

More Dads are Getting Involved With Their Kids' Overall Development

Over 90 percent of the fathers ate meals with their kids several times weekly, while 66 percent read to them.

According to the study, 66 percent helped their kids with homework, while 50 percent took their kids to activities.

It was also found that kids with involved fathers fare better academically, behaviorally and nutritionally.

Source: ANI

Post a Comment

Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. The editorial team reserves the right to review and moderate the comments posted on the site.

Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions

Advertisement

Related Links

Can You Cope with Your Children's Tantrums?

Can You Cope with Your Children's Tantrums?

It is natural for children to throw tantrums, but how parents react to such situations makes all the difference in the life of a family.

Child Dental Health

Child Dental Health

Initiating dental care at an early age can prevent tooth decay in children and also helps maintain overall oral health throughout life.

News A - Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

News Search

Medindia Newsletters

Subscribe to our Free Newsletters!

Find a Doctor

What's New on Medindia

Top 11 Collagen Boosting Foods

Top 11 Collagen Boosting Foods

Collagen plays a crucial role in glowing skin, strong nails and shiny hair. You can boost collagen ...

Test Your Knowledge on CRISPR

Test Your Knowledge on CRISPR

CRISPR technology is a simple but potent tool for editing any part of the genome (complete set of ...

Mogamulizumab-kpkc - Drug Information

Mogamulizumab-kpkc - Drug Information

FDA recently approved Mogamulizumab-kpkc, a human monoclonal antibody prescribed for adult ...

View All

News Category

Exercise can Reduce Symptoms of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Five Ways to Pack Nutritious Food While Travelling Couples who Fight a Lot are at Risk for Diseases E-cigarette Vapor May Damage Your Lung Immune Cells Cooling-Off Period On Couples Seeking Divorce in China

More Lifestyle News

News Archive

Date:
Category:
Keyword:

RapidSSL

Disclaimer - All information and content on this site are for information and educational purposes only. The information should not be used for either diagnosis or treatment or both for any health related problem or disease. Always seek the advice of a qualified physician for medical diagnosis and treatment.
Full Disclaimer

Advertise with us | Medindia Copyright | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use © All Rights Reserved 1997 - 2018

This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.