Activities for Dads and Kids
Looking for things to do with your children that will help build your relationship with them? This is the place to find information about bonding activities that will fill that important need in your child's life.
Family Hobbies
Many dads are finding how tough it is to bring our children out of the individual worlds of iPods and video games back to family centered activities. Kristie McDonald of NitroToyz offers some solid ideas about how to get the children involved in a family hobby that builds memories and family unity.
Many dads are finding how tough it is to bring our children out of the individual worlds of iPods and video games back to family centered activities. Kristie McDonald of NitroToyz offers some solid ideas about how to get the children involved in a family hobby that builds memories and family unity.
Weekend Breakfast Ideas for Dads and Kids
A father and children breakfast on a weekend morning can be a fun and memorable experience. Whether it is crepes, bacon and eggs, waffles, dutch oven or fun-shaped pancakes, weekend breakfasts can be great bonding times. So tie on an apron, stake out the kitchen and get the kids involved.
A father and children breakfast on a weekend morning can be a fun and memorable experience. Whether it is crepes, bacon and eggs, waffles, dutch oven or fun-shaped pancakes, weekend breakfasts can be great bonding times. So tie on an apron, stake out the kitchen and get the kids involved.
Top Ten DVD Camcorders for Fathers and Families
The DVD camcorder is the latest and hottest method of recording video. Dads who are really into camcorders like the DVD models because (a) they record onto mini DVDs that can be put directly into DVD players or drives and (b) dads can randomly access scenes on the DVD rather than waiting for tapes to rewind or fast forward. Check out these recommendations from dads who know before buying a DVD …
The DVD camcorder is the latest and hottest method of recording video. Dads who are really into camcorders like the DVD models because (a) they record onto mini DVDs that can be put directly into DVD players or drives and (b) dads can randomly access scenes on the DVD rather than waiting for tapes to rewind or fast forward. Check out these recommendations from dads who know before buying a DVD …
The Dangerous Book for Boys
A review of The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal and Conn Iggulden.
A review of The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal and Conn Iggulden.
Digital Cameras for Dads
Looking for the right camera for your dad? Then check out our listing of top digital cameras for fathers--cameras that take great family and action pictures and are easy to use.
Looking for the right camera for your dad? Then check out our listing of top digital cameras for fathers--cameras that take great family and action pictures and are easy to use.
Photo Basics for Fathers
Whether you have the hottest digital camera or an older film based version, one of the best ways of preserving family memories is to take pictures. Find links to advice from the best experts on photography to help dads take great pictures and then archive them for future viewing, printing and enjoyment.
Whether you have the hottest digital camera or an older film based version, one of the best ways of preserving family memories is to take pictures. Find links to advice from the best experts on photography to help dads take great pictures and then archive them for future viewing, printing and enjoyment.
Ways to Spend Quality Time with the Kids
Whether you are a traditional dad in a traditional family, a non custodial dad, a stay home dad, a stepdad, or whatever your role, the most precious thing a dad can give his kids is his time. A personal investment in your children is much more important to them than any toy, video game or electronic gadget. Here are some great, and sometimes creative, ways to get together with your kids in a positive way.
Whether you are a traditional dad in a traditional family, a non custodial dad, a stay home dad, a stepdad, or whatever your role, the most precious thing a dad can give his kids is his time. A personal investment in your children is much more important to them than any toy, video game or electronic gadget. Here are some great, and sometimes creative, ways to get together with your kids in a positive way.
Positive and Productive Summer Vacation Ideas
School’s out for summer, and our kids all want to watch television or play video games for three months straight. But successful parents know that summer vacation is an opportunity, not just a break. Find solutions for keeping your kids’ minds and bodies active this summer.
School’s out for summer, and our kids all want to watch television or play video games for three months straight. But successful parents know that summer vacation is an opportunity, not just a break. Find solutions for keeping your kids’ minds and bodies active this summer.
Turn off the TV and Tune Into Your Family
In the average US household, the television is on for more than 7 hours per day. Turning off the TV and focusing attention on your family can pay significant dividends. Find the courage to turn off the television and tune into your family.
In the average US household, the television is on for more than 7 hours per day. Turning off the TV and focusing attention on your family can pay significant dividends. Find the courage to turn off the television and tune into your family.
Planning Successful Family Reunions
If you find yourself in a situation where you are the head honcho of this year's reunion, don't despair. Think of the reunion planning task as running a marathon.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are the head honcho of this year's reunion, don't despair. Think of the reunion planning task as running a marathon.
Planning the Summer Road Trip
Looking forward to a summer vacation on the road with your family? Find tips on planning the trip, making it fun for the family, and finding great destinations for the vacation.
Looking forward to a summer vacation on the road with your family? Find tips on planning the trip, making it fun for the family, and finding great destinations for the vacation.
Family Night: Simple and Powerful
Think it's tough to set aside one night a week for family togetherness? Make a commitment to both quality and quantity time with a weekly family night!
Think it's tough to set aside one night a week for family togetherness? Make a commitment to both quality and quantity time with a weekly family night!
Top Family Rated Video Games: X Box
Top rated video games for all family members for the X Box Platform. Check out the games that are fun and safe for family members of all ages. Includes information on sports games, action games, games suited for the younger set and more.
Top rated video games for all family members for the X Box Platform. Check out the games that are fun and safe for family members of all ages. Includes information on sports games, action games, games suited for the younger set and more.
Top Family Rated Video Games--Playstation
Video games that are safe for the whole family and are still entertaining can be difficult to find. Check out these recommendations for family friendly video games using the Playstation or PS2 platform.
Video games that are safe for the whole family and are still entertaining can be difficult to find. Check out these recommendations for family friendly video games using the Playstation or PS2 platform.
Activities for Dads and Kids from Fatherwork
A wide variety of activity ideas for dads with their children from the Fatherwork site at BYU. Broken down by age and then by the dimensions of father/child relationships, this list is one of the most comprehensive I've seen.
A wide variety of activity ideas for dads with their children from the Fatherwork site at BYU. Broken down by age and then by the dimensions of father/child relationships, this list is one of the most comprehensive I've seen.
Fleet Kids
This website sponsored by FleetBoston Financial, is an excellent tool for teaching kids about money and investing. They offer a number of online games which are fun and teach money management. A great place to visit when your kids and you are side by side at the computer.
This website sponsored by FleetBoston Financial, is an excellent tool for teaching kids about money and investing. They offer a number of online games which are fun and teach money management. A great place to visit when your kids and you are side by side at the computer.
Games Kids Play
Another excellent game site for kids. Includes rules and tips for such classics as Steal the Flag, Ghost in the Graveyard, Red Light/Green Light and others. Pick one of these great games the next day you have the kids all to yourself!
Another excellent game site for kids. Includes rules and tips for such classics as Steal the Flag, Ghost in the Graveyard, Red Light/Green Light and others. Pick one of these great games the next day you have the kids all to yourself!
The Idea Box
The Idea Box has lots of great resources for dad/child activities. They offer craft recipes (remember salt clay?), seasonal activities, games, music and songs for campout sing-alongs and more. They also have a great email newsletter to provide good ideas year round.
The Idea Box has lots of great resources for dad/child activities. They offer craft recipes (remember salt clay?), seasonal activities, games, music and songs for campout sing-alongs and more. They also have a great email newsletter to provide good ideas year round.
Smithsonian Kids Collecting
Looking for a great hobby to share with your children? Explore this Smithsonian Kids site on collecting. You’ll find information on stamp and coin collecting as well as rocks and minerals.
Looking for a great hobby to share with your children? Explore this Smithsonian Kids site on collecting. You’ll find information on stamp and coin collecting as well as rocks and minerals.