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Ages and Stages of Children

As children reach various ages and stages of life, the father's job evolves as well. Learn about dealing with children's unique needs at various stages of life and with various specific challenges. Sons, daughters, teenagers, adult children, adoptive children and children with special needs all have their own sets of challenges for a father.
Helping Kids Dress Modestly
You only have to look around your local high school hallways or at a formal dance to see that there is more pressure on our kids to be immodest now than perhaps ever before. How can a dad help his children to dress modestly and respectfully, and where can dads find stylish yet modest clothing for their children?
Dads and the Empty Nest
Sending your last child off to college or marriage? How does a dad cope when he finds himself and his partner experiencing empty nest syndrome? Get the information on what to expect and how to handle this important life transition.
Dealing with Crushes in Your Child’s Life
Your son or daughter confesses, directly or indirectly, that he or she has a crush on someone at school, at church or on the Internet. What attitudes should a caring dad have about crushes and what should he do if he is concerned?
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?
Hey Daddy: Animal Fathers and their Babies
A book review of Hey Daddy: Animal Fathers and their Babies by Mary Batten
KinderStart Search Engine
An excellent resource for parents to find useful information on the Internet. A Yahoo! type interface with links to topics from adoption and arts and crafts to travel and vacations.
Child & Family WebGuide: Parent Info on Child Development Research
A directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing research and resources. Provides information involving health, education, family and typical development.

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