But psychologist Laura Padilla-Walker and colleagues at Brigham Young University in Orem, Utah, suggest that a more important debt we owe Dad might have little to do with barbecues on a Sunday and a lot to do with persistence: learning how to tough it out when things get rough.
"Our study suggests fathers who are most effective are those who listen to their children, have a close relationship, set appropriate rules, but also grant appropriate freedoms," said Laura Padilla-Walker, co-author of the study and associate professor in the School of Family Life at BYU.
Date: Jun 15, 2012
Category: Health
Source: Google
Fathers Can Teach Their Children Persistence: Study
"There are relatively few studies that highlight the unique role of fathers," study co-author Laura Padilla-Walker, a professor in BYU's School of Family Life, said in a university news release. "This research also helps to establish that traits such as persistence -- which can be taught -- are key
Date: Jun 15, 2012
Category: Health
Source: Google
This Fathers Day thank Dad for that get up and go attitude
BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 families over several years. And over time, the persistence gained through fathers led to higher engagement in school and lower rates of delinquency.
Date: Jun 15, 2012
Category: Health
Source: Google
Why Parents Should Play Video Games With Their Daughters
The findings may be welcome news, especially to Dad, whose participation may be key. "We're guessing it's a daddy-daughter thing, because not a lot of moms said yes when we asked them if they played video games," said co-author Laura Padilla-Walker in a statement. "Co-playing is probably an indicator of larger levels of involvement."
Date: Feb 01, 2011
Category: Health
Source: Google
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Laura Padilla
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Universidad de San Luis Potosi - Administración de Empresas