Study Shows Some Cartoons Have Adverse Affect on Kids

Child Watching TV

Not Your Parents’ Scooby Doo

By George Drinka, MD

In a flurry of articles published in the LA Times, USAToday, Deseret News, and elsewhere, journalists report a surprising finding as described in a recent article in the scholarly journal Pediatrics.

Certain popular cartoons, like “Bugs Bunny,” “Sponge Bob,” and “Scooby Doo,” seem to have a negative effect on children age 3 to 5. The same study describes a positive effect of other shows like “Dora the Explorer,” “Curious George,” and “Sesame Street.” Though the first group of shows is not actually named in the scholarly article, the lead researcher gets specific in a follow-up interview published in the Huffington Post.

What I Wish Someone Had Told My Husband About Parenting

Dad and Son looking at each other

Parenting Lessons we Learn as we Raise Our Kids

by Lorraine Brock

As kids we learn much from our parents, but sometimes parents feel like they did not do their best and wish they had the chance to raise their children again with the knowledge that comes with age and maturity. It’s what grandparents often feel as they watch their children raise their own families.

My husband has been an exceptional father to our boys. He taught them to be strong men who would stand in the gap when others could not stand for themselves, to cherish the women in their lives and value them as treasures, and to base their decision-making on biblical truths.

Do You Question Your Parenting Skills?

Do you question your parenting skills?

Frequently Asked Parenting Questions

Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids of Dallas/Fort Worth

Parents often question their ability as a parent, worrying if their making mistakes with their kids.  Child care experts believe that the overwhelming amount of information on pre-school, child care, and child development can cause parents anxiety. The following are common questions asked by parents so let’s consider them one-by-one.