Fatherhood: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Wedding Dance Songs
Trying to find the perfect wedding dance for you and your daughter at her wedding? Then explore this list of favorites from fathers of the bride.
Trying to find the perfect wedding dance for you and your daughter at her wedding? Then explore this list of favorites from fathers of the bride.
Rolling Backpacks
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, approximately 3,400 children were treated in emergency rooms in 1999 for injuries related to backpacks. Many orthopaedic surgeons will tell parents to limit backpack weight to 20% of their body weight to prevent injuries. Many parents are considering the new wheeled backpacks. Here are the top five rolling backpacks for parents to consider.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, approximately 3,400 children were treated in emergency rooms in 1999 for injuries related to backpacks. Many orthopaedic surgeons will tell parents to limit backpack weight to 20% of their body weight to prevent injuries. Many parents are considering the new wheeled backpacks. Here are the top five rolling backpacks for parents to consider.
Unique Gifts
Looking for a very unique gift for the father who thought he had everything? This is the place to come for the out of the ordinary gift for your dad or granddad.
Looking for a very unique gift for the father who thought he had everything? This is the place to come for the out of the ordinary gift for your dad or granddad.
Father of the Bride
The day a daughter marries can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced “fathers of the bride” did to make their role important and the experience positive for dad, mom and daughter.
The day a daughter marries can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced “fathers of the bride” did to make their role important and the experience positive for dad, mom and daughter.
Effects of Divorce on Children
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children are at risk emotionally, understand the danger signs, and find ways to cope.
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children are at risk emotionally, understand the danger signs, and find ways to cope.
Gift Ideas for Dads
Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind dad? Then check out our gift lists and see if one of them strikes your fancy and meets the needs of your dad.
Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind dad? Then check out our gift lists and see if one of them strikes your fancy and meets the needs of your dad.
Body Changes in Pregnancy
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy progresses, and how should be respond?
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy progresses, and how should be respond?
Child Support 411
Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind or want to change the arrangements. This article reprinted from the 'Lectric Law Library offers answers to the most common questions about child support.
Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind or want to change the arrangements. This article reprinted from the 'Lectric Law Library offers answers to the most common questions about child support.
Making Joint Custody Work
With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids and their kids' mom.
With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids and their kids' mom.
Dating for Divorced Dads
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?
Wedding Budgets
So your daughter or son is getting married, and you have the responsibility to plan for and pay the bills. Find out what you should know about wedding planning and budgeting so you can make wise decisions and draw the appropriate limits around spending for the wedding.
So your daughter or son is getting married, and you have the responsibility to plan for and pay the bills. Find out what you should know about wedding planning and budgeting so you can make wise decisions and draw the appropriate limits around spending for the wedding.
Porn Addictions
In talking to marriage and family therapists, it appears that pornography and sexual addiction problems are breaking up more marriages than almost anything else, other than financial issues. Find out if you or someone you love is addicted to porn and learn what to do to break the addiction and restore your relationships
In talking to marriage and family therapists, it appears that pornography and sexual addiction problems are breaking up more marriages than almost anything else, other than financial issues. Find out if you or someone you love is addicted to porn and learn what to do to break the addiction and restore your relationships
Success as a Divorced Dad
Being a successful divorced dad--that is maintaining a good relationship with the children despite being divorced from their mother--is an extra burden for dads to bear. What can you do to have a greater probability of success in this situation?
Being a successful divorced dad--that is maintaining a good relationship with the children despite being divorced from their mother--is an extra burden for dads to bear. What can you do to have a greater probability of success in this situation?
Money for College
Early in the calendar year is typically the time when high school seniors and their parents are working hard to find information about paying for college. Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid, grants, scholarships and the like. Discover how to prepare your paperwork for the quickly upcoming deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for college.
Early in the calendar year is typically the time when high school seniors and their parents are working hard to find information about paying for college. Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid, grants, scholarships and the like. Discover how to prepare your paperwork for the quickly upcoming deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for college.
Answers to New Dads' Questions
Are you about to become a new dad? There is probably nothing more intimidating in life than finding out that your partner is expecting. Here are the most important things you need to know as you embark on this adventure known as fatherhood.
Are you about to become a new dad? There is probably nothing more intimidating in life than finding out that your partner is expecting. Here are the most important things you need to know as you embark on this adventure known as fatherhood.
Make Your Home Fun for Teens
Many parents want their teens and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home a place where your teen and their friends want to hang out.
Many parents want their teens and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home a place where your teen and their friends want to hang out.
Teens and Cell Phones
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What options are best for teens? And how do you manage the use of that cell phone for your benefit and for theirs?
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What options are best for teens? And how do you manage the use of that cell phone for your benefit and for theirs?
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?
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?
Money and Your Family
Do you ever wonder how families who make about as much as you do seem to have more disposable cash? The right balance of saving, spending and investing can change your attitudes about money and give you more flexibility. Learn what families do who manage their money successfully, and how these principles can apply to your family and your situation.
Do you ever wonder how families who make about as much as you do seem to have more disposable cash? The right balance of saving, spending and investing can change your attitudes about money and give you more flexibility. Learn what families do who manage their money successfully, and how these principles can apply to your family and your situation.
Last Month of Pregnancy
What a dad needs to know about helping his partner make it through her final month of pregnancy and how to make it through the anxiety himself.
What a dad needs to know about helping his partner make it through her final month of pregnancy and how to make it through the anxiety himself.
Teens and Money
Teaching teens how to manage their money can be a real challenge. Use these tips to teach them to save, spend and use credit wisely.
Teaching teens how to manage their money can be a real challenge. Use these tips to teach them to save, spend and use credit wisely.
Are You Ready for Fatherhood?
Want to find out if you are ready to make the fatherhood commitment? Take our quiz and examine your preparation, attitudes and readiness to be a great dad.
Want to find out if you are ready to make the fatherhood commitment? Take our quiz and examine your preparation, attitudes and readiness to be a great dad.
Help with Rolling Backpacks
Things to consider before buying a rolling backpack for your children.
Things to consider before buying a rolling backpack for your children.
Creative Gifts for Dads
Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s 2005 gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary.
Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s 2005 gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary.
Ways to Balance Life and Work
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today’s pressures of work and other priorities, it can be challenging to find ways to make quality and quantity time with the kids. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family.
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today’s pressures of work and other priorities, it can be challenging to find ways to make quality and quantity time with the kids. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family.
Planning a Reunion
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.
Gifts for Gadget-Hungry Dads
Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets? This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for fathers.
Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets? This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for fathers.
Raising Your Daughter
Single fathers often find that raising their daughters is life’s greatest challenge. Find some tips and advice from dads who have been there about successfully raising a daughter as a single dad.
Single fathers often find that raising their daughters is life’s greatest challenge. Find some tips and advice from dads who have been there about successfully raising a daughter as a single dad.
Everything About Labor
A big part of an expectant father's role is to help his partner through the labor process. Experienced dads share insights into what a first time dad needs to know.
A big part of an expectant father's role is to help his partner through the labor process. Experienced dads share insights into what a first time dad needs to know.
Dealing with Miscarriage
A miscarriage can be a physical and an emotional blow for an expectant couple. Learn more about miscarriage, how to be supportive to your partner and how to deal with your own feelings of loss.
A miscarriage can be a physical and an emotional blow for an expectant couple. Learn more about miscarriage, how to be supportive to your partner and how to deal with your own feelings of loss.
Summer Road Trips
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.
Teens and Friends
As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.
As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.
Ways to Spend Quality Time
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.
Teaching Your Teen to Drive
Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task. But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few simple tips, the process can be successful. Learn how to be a good driver education dad.
Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task. But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few simple tips, the process can be successful. Learn how to be a good driver education dad.
Must Haves for College Student
Are you sending a son or daughter off to college for the first time? If so, you may be feeling like one dad I know, who said his job in getting his daughter equipped for college was a “walking, talking ATM.” Seriously, it can be a financial drain for getting your child ready for college life. Here is a list of items which college students need to be successful during their college years.
Are you sending a son or daughter off to college for the first time? If so, you may be feeling like one dad I know, who said his job in getting his daughter equipped for college was a “walking, talking ATM.” Seriously, it can be a financial drain for getting your child ready for college life. Here is a list of items which college students need to be successful during their college years.
How to Express Anger
One of the biggest challenges for a father is learning how to express anger without causing emotional or physical harm. Here are some effective ways to think about anger and to learn to express it in ways which help children rather than harm them.
One of the biggest challenges for a father is learning how to express anger without causing emotional or physical harm. Here are some effective ways to think about anger and to learn to express it in ways which help children rather than harm them.
The Visitation Handbook
A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember
A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember
Gifts for the Do It Yoursel...
Check out the top rated gifts for the do-it-yourself father--the amateur or professional handyman. Books, tools, magazines, software and more for your best loved do-it-yourselfer.
Check out the top rated gifts for the do-it-yourself father--the amateur or professional handyman. Books, tools, magazines, software and more for your best loved do-it-yourselfer.
Summer Picnic Fun
Stuck being the social director for your summer family picnic or reunion? Change your attitude about making that event fun with some great ideas for games and other activities.
Stuck being the social director for your summer family picnic or reunion? Change your attitude about making that event fun with some great ideas for games and other activities.
Grounding
Finding effective methods for changing the behavior of your children is one of the great challenges of parenting. Learn more about grounding as a disciplinary technique--what works and what doesn't and when grounding is an effective strategy.
Finding effective methods for changing the behavior of your children is one of the great challenges of parenting. Learn more about grounding as a disciplinary technique--what works and what doesn't and when grounding is an effective strategy.
Bodyweight Fitness
Looking for some great and inexpensive exercises to help you burn fat in the midst of a busy schedule? Then check out Craig Ballantyne's suggested regimen for a healthier body.
Looking for some great and inexpensive exercises to help you burn fat in the midst of a busy schedule? Then check out Craig Ballantyne's suggested regimen for a healthier body.
Helping Your Friend Through
Do you have a friend who is a father going through a divorce? Here are some recommendations and tips for helping him through the process, and some advice for being supportive but not becoming co-dependent.
Do you have a friend who is a father going through a divorce? Here are some recommendations and tips for helping him through the process, and some advice for being supportive but not becoming co-dependent.
When To Call the Baby's Doctor
Dads are often nervous about babies when they get sick. How to know when sick is sick enough to involve the baby's pediatrician.
Dads are often nervous about babies when they get sick. How to know when sick is sick enough to involve the baby's pediatrician.
Children and Aggression
From guest contributor Patty Wipfler from the Parenting Leadership Institute comes a very helpful article on what to do when your child acts aggressively toward others.
From guest contributor Patty Wipfler from the Parenting Leadership Institute comes a very helpful article on what to do when your child acts aggressively toward others.
Workaholism
Do you find yourself more and more committed to work and less and less to family? Then you may be experiencing the psychological addiction known as workaholism. Find out about the challenges of being a workaholic and how to get out of the rut and regain balance in your busy life.
Do you find yourself more and more committed to work and less and less to family? Then you may be experiencing the psychological addiction known as workaholism. Find out about the challenges of being a workaholic and how to get out of the rut and regain balance in your busy life.
Selecting an Attorney
Dealing with family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation and child support can be daunting, but having a good family law attorney represent you makes a big difference. Find out how to find, identify and select a reputable family law attorney who will represent your interests.
Dealing with family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation and child support can be daunting, but having a good family law attorney represent you makes a big difference. Find out how to find, identify and select a reputable family law attorney who will represent your interests.
When Baby Cries
New dads can feel a little out of their league when the baby cries and cries and cries. But dads need to know why babies cry and what they should and should not do.
New dads can feel a little out of their league when the baby cries and cries and cries. But dads need to know why babies cry and what they should and should not do.
Bonding with the New Baby
You have a new baby at home, and hope to be able to have a bonding experience with the little one. What can a dad do to better bond with his baby?
You have a new baby at home, and hope to be able to have a bonding experience with the little one. What can a dad do to better bond with his baby?
What Teens Wish Dads Knew
Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best relate to their teenaged son or daughter?
Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best relate to their teenaged son or daughter?
CR Best Baby Products
A review of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, a guide to the highest rated and best valued products for babies. An indispensible guide for new fathers looking to outfit the nursery, the car and other places for the new baby. The book also includes financial advice for new parents and a guide to pediatric drugs.
A review of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, a guide to the highest rated and best valued products for babies. An indispensible guide for new fathers looking to outfit the nursery, the car and other places for the new baby. The book also includes financial advice for new parents and a guide to pediatric drugs.
Dads of Teens Need to Know
The idea of having one or more children in their teenage years often strikes fear in the heart of a father. Here are the main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.
The idea of having one or more children in their teenage years often strikes fear in the heart of a father. Here are the main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.
Summer Vacations
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.
Gifts for the Sportsman Dad
Gifts for fathers who enjoy the outdoors: golf, camping, hiking, fishing and more. All gifts are reasonably priced and are available for Fathers Day, birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Gifts for fathers who enjoy the outdoors: golf, camping, hiking, fishing and more. All gifts are reasonably priced and are available for Fathers Day, birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Your Kids and Crushes
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?
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?
Behavior Contracting
Looking for a new approach to discipline, and to setting boundaries for your children? Consider the approach by About Fatherhood contributor and family counselor Warren Shepell called Behavior Contracting.
Looking for a new approach to discipline, and to setting boundaries for your children? Consider the approach by About Fatherhood contributor and family counselor Warren Shepell called Behavior Contracting.
Boundaries: Why Are Th...
Using the concept of setting boundaries in the teaching of discipline, parenting experts Derek and Gail Randel offer reasons for boundaries and recommendations on how to set them effectively for children.
Using the concept of setting boundaries in the teaching of discipline, parenting experts Derek and Gail Randel offer reasons for boundaries and recommendations on how to set them effectively for children.
Making Chores Effective
Teaching kids responsibility often involves developing a list of chores for them to do at home. Here are some ideas from stay-at-home dads as to how they organize the chores and the kids to get the work done and help them learn to be accountable and responsible.
Teaching kids responsibility often involves developing a list of chores for them to do at home. Here are some ideas from stay-at-home dads as to how they organize the chores and the kids to get the work done and help them learn to be accountable and responsible.
Family Board Games
Every dad wants quality time with his family and playing board games can be a great way to interact. Here are some board games that I recommend for a fun evening at home with the kids.
Every dad wants quality time with his family and playing board games can be a great way to interact. Here are some board games that I recommend for a fun evening at home with the kids.
Fatherhood Blog Archives
Fatherhood: Will I Ever Sleep Again? - A friend was telling me last week about his difficulties adjusting to a new baby. One of his biggest complaints was having his sleep interrupted by nighttime feedings and diaper changes. How well I remember that adjustment with each one...
Fatherhood: Will I Ever Sleep Again? - A friend was telling me last week about his difficulties adjusting to a new baby. One of his biggest complaints was having his sleep interrupted by nighttime feedings and diaper changes. How well I remember that adjustment with each one...
First Time Alone with Baby
As a new father, there will come a time when you will be all alone with the new baby. What should you do? How should you prepare? What are the keys to surviving the first time you and baby are all alone—without mom?
As a new father, there will come a time when you will be all alone with the new baby. What should you do? How should you prepare? What are the keys to surviving the first time you and baby are all alone—without mom?
How to Say I Love You
What to say and how to say it when saying I Love You to a child.
What to say and how to say it when saying I Love You to a child.
Gifts for Traveling Dads
If your dad loves to travel, or even he just has to travel, here are some gifts you might consider giving your dad. Find the best luggage, travel accessories and trip ideas.
If your dad loves to travel, or even he just has to travel, here are some gifts you might consider giving your dad. Find the best luggage, travel accessories and trip ideas.
Making the Most of Visitation
Divorced dads who have visitation rights often are concerned about the lack of time they have with their kids. This article by Kirk Bloir, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the Ohio State Extension Service offers solid recommendations for dads to maximize the value of their visitation time.
Divorced dads who have visitation rights often are concerned about the lack of time they have with their kids. This article by Kirk Bloir, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the Ohio State Extension Service offers solid recommendations for dads to maximize the value of their visitation time.
New Dad's 10 Commandments
David Port, the co-author of the entertaining book The Caveman’s Guide to Baby’s First Year, shares his ten commandments for new fathers.
David Port, the co-author of the entertaining book The Caveman’s Guide to Baby’s First Year, shares his ten commandments for new fathers.
Create a Birth Plan
Expectant parents are well advised to prepare a birth plan in advance of labor and delivery to make sure things happen the way they want. But often, birth plans are all about the laboring mom and ignore the role that dad hopes to play. Here are some tips for developing a birth plan that meets the needs of mom, the baby, and dad.
Expectant parents are well advised to prepare a birth plan in advance of labor and delivery to make sure things happen the way they want. But often, birth plans are all about the laboring mom and ignore the role that dad hopes to play. Here are some tips for developing a birth plan that meets the needs of mom, the baby, and dad.
Storytelling Made Easy
Children love and need stories. And any dad can construct a winning, tailor-made tale using these basic building blocks.
Children love and need stories. And any dad can construct a winning, tailor-made tale using these basic building blocks.
Transition from Family Bed
Many families with babies and young children have adopted the family bed as a strategy for helping children sleep better and enjoy closeness to their children. But when the time comes to transition children into their own beds, the process can be hard. Contributor Patti Teel offers a number of important suggestions for making the transition to solo sleeping a little easier.
Many families with babies and young children have adopted the family bed as a strategy for helping children sleep better and enjoy closeness to their children. But when the time comes to transition children into their own beds, the process can be hard. Contributor Patti Teel offers a number of important suggestions for making the transition to solo sleeping a little easier.
Life Insurance Myths
Life insurance can be easily misunderstood by young fathers and those with young families. This article addresses four common misconceptions about life insurance and the role it plays in a family's financial future.
Life insurance can be easily misunderstood by young fathers and those with young families. This article addresses four common misconceptions about life insurance and the role it plays in a family's financial future.
Top Family Rated Video Game...
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.
Helping Teens Sleep
Teenagers are among the most sleep-deprived people in society. Guest contributor and author Patti Teel shares insights about the impact of the lack of sleep on our teens and what fathers can do to help them get more and better sleep.
Teenagers are among the most sleep-deprived people in society. Guest contributor and author Patti Teel shares insights about the impact of the lack of sleep on our teens and what fathers can do to help them get more and better sleep.
Health Checkups for Dad
Recent statistics suggest women are 100% more likely to have an annual physical checkup than men are. Find out what you should be asking your doctor and what tests you should have and how often. And stay healthy for your kids.
Recent statistics suggest women are 100% more likely to have an annual physical checkup than men are. Find out what you should be asking your doctor and what tests you should have and how often. And stay healthy for your kids.
Things You Need to Know
Preparing for fatherhood is a special challenge, and sometimes new fathers are not well prepared. Andy Altizer and Roby Hill share with new dads the things they need to know but often aren't told about being a dad.
Preparing for fatherhood is a special challenge, and sometimes new fathers are not well prepared. Andy Altizer and Roby Hill share with new dads the things they need to know but often aren't told about being a dad.
Give Dad the Best Gift- -You
What every dad wants most for father's day is more time with his family. Here are some time tested ways to give dad what he really wants–more of you!
What every dad wants most for father's day is more time with his family. Here are some time tested ways to give dad what he really wants–more of you!
Alito and Fathers Rights
What would the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court mean to fathers and fathers’ rights? Read what Judge Alito has written and what others say about him that may have implications for dads in the United States
What would the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court mean to fathers and fathers’ rights? Read what Judge Alito has written and what others say about him that may have implications for dads in the United States
Will I Ever Sleep Again?
New fathers often have an unexpected experience when their sleep patterns change with a new baby. How can new dads adjust to this new phenomenon in their lives and get the sleep they need to function at home and at work?
New fathers often have an unexpected experience when their sleep patterns change with a new baby. How can new dads adjust to this new phenomenon in their lives and get the sleep they need to function at home and at work?
Gifts for Grandfathers
Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us. This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.
Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us. This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.
Affair Proofing Your Marriage
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.
You Are Ready for Fatherhood
Based on your answers to the quiz, you are ready to tackle the challenge of fatherhood. Congratulations!
Based on your answers to the quiz, you are ready to tackle the challenge of fatherhood. Congratulations!
Stay Close to Your Daughter
Here are some time-tested ideas for dads to stay connected to their daughters as they grow through childhood and the teenage years.
Here are some time-tested ideas for dads to stay connected to their daughters as they grow through childhood and the teenage years.
Support Groups for Dads
Feeling a need for a better connection with other fathers? Do you have special needs as a father? Then look into being a part of a fathers’ support group and find friendship, help and direction for your important role as a dad.
Feeling a need for a better connection with other fathers? Do you have special needs as a father? Then look into being a part of a fathers’ support group and find friendship, help and direction for your important role as a dad.
Self Care and Time Management
Tips from Dr. David Gruder on keeping life in balance and finding peace in a busy father's complex world.
Tips from Dr. David Gruder on keeping life in balance and finding peace in a busy father's complex world.
Pacing
At the end of a long week, do you have enough energy to do more than run the remote? Explore these tips for managing the pace of your work and life, and find more than exhaustion on Friday night.
At the end of a long week, do you have enough energy to do more than run the remote? Explore these tips for managing the pace of your work and life, and find more than exhaustion on Friday night.
Close To Home After Divorce
A recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology documents the need that children have for access to both parents after a divorce. The evidence is clear and convincing: keeping both parents close by is critical for children to survive a family breakup.
A recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology documents the need that children have for access to both parents after a divorce. The evidence is clear and convincing: keeping both parents close by is critical for children to survive a family breakup.
Why 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!
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!
Stepfathering Your Teen
Becoming a stepfather is a daunting task, made even more complex when the children of your new partner are teenagers. Find out from other stepfathers and family counselors the keys to building a good stepparenting relationship with your teenagers.
Becoming a stepfather is a daunting task, made even more complex when the children of your new partner are teenagers. Find out from other stepfathers and family counselors the keys to building a good stepparenting relationship with your teenagers.
Top Books for Helping Kids ...
Kids are so often the innocent victims in a divorce. These books are great for any dad to sit down and read with his kids to help them understand how to best cope with divorce, how to stay whole, and ways to think about the changes in their lives as the result of divorce.
Kids are so often the innocent victims in a divorce. These books are great for any dad to sit down and read with his kids to help them understand how to best cope with divorce, how to stay whole, and ways to think about the changes in their lives as the result of divorce.
Top DVD Camcorders
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 camcorder for your family.
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 camcorder for your family.
Top Family Video Games...
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.
Why Manners
Is the behavior or manners of your children in social settings embarrassing to you? Find out the best ways to teach them the whys and hows of well mannered and respectful behavior.
Is the behavior or manners of your children in social settings embarrassing to you? Find out the best ways to teach them the whys and hows of well mannered and respectful behavior.
No is Not for Children
An article by Dawn Fry which recommends discipline techniques that are positive and respectful and build a child's feelings of self respect and respect for others.
An article by Dawn Fry which recommends discipline techniques that are positive and respectful and build a child's feelings of self respect and respect for others.
Books for A Dad's Library
The About Fatherhood Guide's choices for the absolute must have books in any father's library. These are books that educate, inform, entertain and give perspective to the role of a dad today.
The About Fatherhood Guide's choices for the absolute must have books in any father's library. These are books that educate, inform, entertain and give perspective to the role of a dad today.
Mental Health Basics
It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold, bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills.
It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold, bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills.
Real Divorce is Free
Men who are going through a divorce have all kinds of feelings and realities with which to deal. Family law attorney and author Ed Sherman shares some insights into the "real" divorce--the one that happens when you make the decision (or have the decision thrust upon you) to divorce.
Men who are going through a divorce have all kinds of feelings and realities with which to deal. Family law attorney and author Ed Sherman shares some insights into the "real" divorce--the one that happens when you make the decision (or have the decision thrust upon you) to divorce.
Postpartum Depression
As a father of a new baby, you have many challenges associated with the transition involving the new baby. But you will also likely have to deal with a new range of emotions with your baby’s mom. Learn more about postpartum emotions, including depression, the “baby blues” or more serious issues.
As a father of a new baby, you have many challenges associated with the transition involving the new baby. But you will also likely have to deal with a new range of emotions with your baby’s mom. Learn more about postpartum emotions, including depression, the “baby blues” or more serious issues.
Teaching Gratitude
Children have a well deserved reputation for selfishness and self-centeredness. How can a father take the initiative and create an environment where children can learn the social art and attitude of gratitude.
Children have a well deserved reputation for selfishness and self-centeredness. How can a father take the initiative and create an environment where children can learn the social art and attitude of gratitude.
Fathers of Twins
Men who find out they are going to be a father of twins sometimes experience some feelings of shock and awe. Yet being a dad of twins is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Find out what successful fathers of twins do to make it work for them and their families.
Men who find out they are going to be a father of twins sometimes experience some feelings of shock and awe. Yet being a dad of twins is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Find out what successful fathers of twins do to make it work for them and their families.
Gifts for A Single Dad
Whether it’s Fathers Day, Christmas or a birthday, it can be really tough finding a great gift for the single dad in your life. Here are some creative gift ideas that were mentioned by single dads when asked, “What would be a great gift that would recognize your special role as a single father?”
Whether it’s Fathers Day, Christmas or a birthday, it can be really tough finding a great gift for the single dad in your life. Here are some creative gift ideas that were mentioned by single dads when asked, “What would be a great gift that would recognize your special role as a single father?”
Responding to Criticism
What can fathers do when their parenting is criticized, especially by their partners or their own children? Guest author Sharon Ellison offers some insights into dealing with criticism without being defensive.
What can fathers do when their parenting is criticized, especially by their partners or their own children? Guest author Sharon Ellison offers some insights into dealing with criticism without being defensive.
Stop Foreclosure
Whether your financial difficulties are because of job loss, medical condition, divorce or otherwise, the prospect of losing your home to foreclosure can be devastating. Financial advisor Alex Gurevich offers sound advice as to what you can do to avoid a foreclosure on your mortgage.
Whether your financial difficulties are because of job loss, medical condition, divorce or otherwise, the prospect of losing your home to foreclosure can be devastating. Financial advisor Alex Gurevich offers sound advice as to what you can do to avoid a foreclosure on your mortgage.
From DINK to Dad
When a couple who are both employed make the transition to parenthood, there are many factors to consider. What issues should a man deal with as he makes the transition to fatherhood from being a dual income, no kids couple.
When a couple who are both employed make the transition to parenthood, there are many factors to consider. What issues should a man deal with as he makes the transition to fatherhood from being a dual income, no kids couple.
Throwaway Dads
A review of Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers that Keep Men From Being the Fathers They Want to Be by Ross Parke and Armin A. Brott
A review of Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers that Keep Men From Being the Fathers They Want to Be by Ross Parke and Armin A. Brott
Back to School Electronic s
Your kids will be asking about the latest and greatest electronic items for back to school. Find out our recommendations about computers, PDA's, flash drives, calculators and more.
Your kids will be asking about the latest and greatest electronic items for back to school. Find out our recommendations about computers, PDA's, flash drives, calculators and more.
Simplifying Your Life
Recently, a friend and his wife undertook a major project to simplify their lives. And they are happier as a result. If you are feeling a need to simplify your life and better align your activities with your values, now is the time to start. Find ways to undertake a simplification project and tips for making it successful.
Recently, a friend and his wife undertook a major project to simplify their lives. And they are happier as a result. If you are feeling a need to simplify your life and better align your activities with your values, now is the time to start. Find ways to undertake a simplification project and tips for making it successful.
Tooth Brushing Success
Fighting with a preschooler about brushing his or her teeth can be trying on a dad. Parenting expert Armin Brott offers some insights into this daily ritual and suggestions on making tooth brushing a better experience for all concerned.
Fighting with a preschooler about brushing his or her teeth can be trying on a dad. Parenting expert Armin Brott offers some insights into this daily ritual and suggestions on making tooth brushing a better experience for all concerned.
Top 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.
Best Friends with Your Teen
About Fatherhood guest contributor Michael Santoro shares ten important tips for developing or strengthening a relationship with your teenager.
About Fatherhood guest contributor Michael Santoro shares ten important tips for developing or strengthening a relationship with your teenager.
Teen Boy Coupon- -Movie Night
Teen Boy Coupon--Movie Night
Teen Boy Coupon--Movie Night
Inexpensive Fathers Day Gifts
Looking for a gift idea for Fathers Day that is free or inexpensive? Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive gift ideas for dad.
Looking for a gift idea for Fathers Day that is free or inexpensive? Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive gift ideas for dad.
Be a Super Dad
What separates the good dad from the true "Super Dad" is patience, humor, honesty and other critical virtues! Here are some tips and links on how to become a super dad. Please print and post on the fridge.
What separates the good dad from the true "Super Dad" is patience, humor, honesty and other critical virtues! Here are some tips and links on how to become a super dad. Please print and post on the fridge.
Family Friendly Workplaces
Committed fathers often try to find employment in a workplace that is family friendly. What makes an employer “family-friendly” and what should you look for in an employer when you are a dad who puts family first?
Committed fathers often try to find employment in a workplace that is family friendly. What makes an employer “family-friendly” and what should you look for in an employer when you are a dad who puts family first?
Your Child's Love Language
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language.
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language.
Life as a Single Father
Due to a divorce or death of your partner, do you now find yourself as a single father? There are few transitions in life that are harder for a man. Find some ideas about successfully making the transition to single fatherhood.
Due to a divorce or death of your partner, do you now find yourself as a single father? There are few transitions in life that are harder for a man. Find some ideas about successfully making the transition to single fatherhood.
Easing Dating Anxiety
About Fatherhood contributor Michele Germain shares insights in helping your children deal with your decision as a single parent to start dating again. Identify the pitfalls and challenges involved in starting a new dating relationship.
About Fatherhood contributor Michele Germain shares insights in helping your children deal with your decision as a single parent to start dating again. Identify the pitfalls and challenges involved in starting a new dating relationship.
Babyproofing Your Home
Whether you are a new dad or a first time grandpa, it is critical to make your home safe for the baby who will be living with you or visiting you. Here are some tips for childproofing your home and keeping baby safe.
Whether you are a new dad or a first time grandpa, it is critical to make your home safe for the baby who will be living with you or visiting you. Here are some tips for childproofing your home and keeping baby safe.
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?
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?
Shopping for Groceries
Many dads are not good grocery shoppers. But if you take some time to plan and organize and think a little ahead, grocery shopping can be a much better experience.
Many dads are not good grocery shoppers. But if you take some time to plan and organize and think a little ahead, grocery shopping can be a much better experience.
Common Sense Rules for Dads
Father Coach Mark Brandenburg offers his top ten rules for fathers who want common sense be their guide.
Father Coach Mark Brandenburg offers his top ten rules for fathers who want common sense be their guide.
Childbirth Class and You
Expectant first time fathers need to consider taking a childbirth class with their partner to learn about the pregnancy process and what to expect. Find out how to make the birthing class a good experience and to be better prepared for the childbirth experience.
Expectant first time fathers need to consider taking a childbirth class with their partner to learn about the pregnancy process and what to expect. Find out how to make the birthing class a good experience and to be better prepared for the childbirth experience.
Planning Camping Trips
A successful family camping trip can be easier with a few simple steps. Here are some tips and tricks for putting together a family camping experience that will build good memories and be fun for you and the kids.
A successful family camping trip can be easier with a few simple steps. Here are some tips and tricks for putting together a family camping experience that will build good memories and be fun for you and the kids.
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.
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.
Five Commandments
About Fatherhood Guest Contributor Gregory Keer shares some insights into what fathers in today's world should do to keep close relationships with their families.
About Fatherhood Guest Contributor Gregory Keer shares some insights into what fathers in today's world should do to keep close relationships with their families.
Making Good Decisions
Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. Guest contributor Dr. Jim Taylor offers some insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions in making good decisions.
Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. Guest contributor Dr. Jim Taylor offers some insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions in making good decisions.
Family Counselors
How does a family decide when to go to counseling? What problems are best served by family counseling or therapy? What questions should I ask a potential family therapist? Learn more about family therapy and what it can do for your family.
How does a family decide when to go to counseling? What problems are best served by family counseling or therapy? What questions should I ask a potential family therapist? Learn more about family therapy and what it can do for your family.
To Own a Dragon
Review of the book To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father.
Review of the book To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father.
When Kids Fear Dogs
Some children freeze up, others may scream, yet others will cling to dad when they encounter a dog. If your child has a fear of dogs, these tips from Colleen Pelar will help you learn to build his or her confidence around dogs.
Some children freeze up, others may scream, yet others will cling to dad when they encounter a dog. If your child has a fear of dogs, these tips from Colleen Pelar will help you learn to build his or her confidence around dogs.
Eating Together
The family that eats together stays together. Well, it’s definitely not that simple, but family mealtimes can be a great opportunity to be together, share the events and feelings of the day, and more. Learn about the benefits of making time to eat together and how to get it done in today’s hectic lifestyle.
The family that eats together stays together. Well, it’s definitely not that simple, but family mealtimes can be a great opportunity to be together, share the events and feelings of the day, and more. Learn about the benefits of making time to eat together and how to get it done in today’s hectic lifestyle.
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?
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?
Get the Gear
Every Dad has his own back-to-school ritual -- from a one-stop trip to the mall on the first day of school, to a raid of the office-supply cabinet at work. There are pencils to sharpen, new shoes to be bought and books to cover. Back-to-school shopping on the Web can be helpful in certain instances. Here's the survival guide.
Every Dad has his own back-to-school ritual -- from a one-stop trip to the mall on the first day of school, to a raid of the office-supply cabinet at work. There are pencils to sharpen, new shoes to be bought and books to cover. Back-to-school shopping on the Web can be helpful in certain instances. Here's the survival guide.
Taming the Cooking Monster
The worst thing about mealtime for a single dad is that it rolls around so often—three times every day. Here are some ideas to help single fathers handle organizing and managing meals and shopping with a little less effort.
The worst thing about mealtime for a single dad is that it rolls around so often—three times every day. Here are some ideas to help single fathers handle organizing and managing meals and shopping with a little less effort.
Boundaries for Stepfamilies
Family counselor Sally Sacks suggests seven important concepts in helping blended families develop cohesiveness and strength.
Family counselor Sally Sacks suggests seven important concepts in helping blended families develop cohesiveness and strength.
Turn off the TV
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.
Expectant Dads 101
Found out you are an expectant dad? Then find out what to expect and how to prepare and manage your partner's pregnancy, labor and delivery and the challenges of fatherhood!
Found out you are an expectant dad? Then find out what to expect and how to prepare and manage your partner's pregnancy, labor and delivery and the challenges of fatherhood!
Tapping Dad's Potential
Unlike other About Fatherhood articles, this one is written for moms. Guest contributor Greg Keer provides insights to help new moms effectively nurture and engage their child's father in his important parenting roles.
Unlike other About Fatherhood articles, this one is written for moms. Guest contributor Greg Keer provides insights to help new moms effectively nurture and engage their child's father in his important parenting roles.
Care for Aging Parents
As your parents reach the stage where they may need your specific attention, their adult children have some important choices to make. Find out tips for addressing the needs of your aging parents while still managing your own life and the life of your family
As your parents reach the stage where they may need your specific attention, their adult children have some important choices to make. Find out tips for addressing the needs of your aging parents while still managing your own life and the life of your family
Financial Responsibility
Guest contributor Al Jacobs offers insights and practical approaches to helping your children become financially responsible.
Guest contributor Al Jacobs offers insights and practical approaches to helping your children become financially responsible.
Building Self-Esteem
Guest contributor Dr. Paul C. Hollinger shares thoughts about how and why fathers can build their children's self esteem. Learn abiout giving appropriate attention, the right ways to praise and motivate and the best methods for building a foundation of success for your children.
Guest contributor Dr. Paul C. Hollinger shares thoughts about how and why fathers can build their children's self esteem. Learn abiout giving appropriate attention, the right ways to praise and motivate and the best methods for building a foundation of success for your children.
The Complete Single Father
Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and Michael Shimberg have written the definitive guide for success for a single father. Whether the dad is divorced, widowed or never married, the Complete Single Father is filled with great ideas, meaningful insights and very practical approaches to the challenges of single fathers.
Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and Michael Shimberg have written the definitive guide for success for a single father. Whether the dad is divorced, widowed or never married, the Complete Single Father is filled with great ideas, meaningful insights and very practical approaches to the challenges of single fathers.
Why Be an At-Home Dad
Thinking about taking the plunge into stay-at-home fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad.
Thinking about taking the plunge into stay-at-home fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad.
Essential School Supplies
As you are getting your elementary school student ready for the new school year, it’s important for a dad to know what kids need for school supplies, and what are the best buys. Listen to what experienced fathers of elementary students suggest are on the must buy list for back to school supplies this year.
As you are getting your elementary school student ready for the new school year, it’s important for a dad to know what kids need for school supplies, and what are the best buys. Listen to what experienced fathers of elementary students suggest are on the must buy list for back to school supplies this year.
Successful Scout Leaders
Welcome to the world of Scouting! Whether you are a brand new scoutmaster or a seasoned veteran, you can learn to be a successful scout leader by following a few simple guidelines. Read what successful scoutmasters offer as the tools for success in scouting.
Welcome to the world of Scouting! Whether you are a brand new scoutmaster or a seasoned veteran, you can learn to be a successful scout leader by following a few simple guidelines. Read what successful scoutmasters offer as the tools for success in scouting.
Healthy Eating for Kids
Worried about your child's eating habits? You probably should be if your child is like so many of his or her peers. Guest contributor Angela Russ offers ten easy and fun ways to motivate your children to better eating habits.
Worried about your child's eating habits? You probably should be if your child is like so many of his or her peers. Guest contributor Angela Russ offers ten easy and fun ways to motivate your children to better eating habits.
Intentional Parenting
About Fatherhood guest contributor Mark Jordan offers some advice to fathers on parenting with purpose--Intentional Parenting. Learn about taking the time to understand, developing a plan, and making that plan work for your family.
About Fatherhood guest contributor Mark Jordan offers some advice to fathers on parenting with purpose--Intentional Parenting. Learn about taking the time to understand, developing a plan, and making that plan work for your family.
Staying Connected with Kids
It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or a long distance grandfather, there are some common threads to keeping connected to the kids. Find some great tips and recommendations for keeping relationships alive.
It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or a long distance grandfather, there are some common threads to keeping connected to the kids. Find some great tips and recommendations for keeping relationships alive.
Get Out of My Life
A book review of Get Out of My Life, but first could you take me and Cheryl to the Mall by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
A book review of Get Out of My Life, but first could you take me and Cheryl to the Mall by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
Setting Limits
Setting boundaries and limits around a child's behavior is an important skill for fathers. Learn more about the keys to effectively setting limits for your children.
Setting boundaries and limits around a child's behavior is an important skill for fathers. Learn more about the keys to effectively setting limits for your children.
The First 30 Days
If you are experiencing change in your life (and who doesn't?), then Ariane de Bonvoisin's book The First 30 Days will help you navigate that change in your life with a positive attitude.
If you are experiencing change in your life (and who doesn't?), then Ariane de Bonvoisin's book The First 30 Days will help you navigate that change in your life with a positive attitude.
Weekend Breakfast Ideas
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.
Twelve Weeks of Weekend Activity Ideas
This e-course from About Fatherhood sends you twelve weekends worth of creative ideas for spending time with your children on a weekend? Tired of the old stale ideas? Whether you are living with your kids or only get them on weekends, here are some new ideas for making your time together count.
This e-course from About Fatherhood sends you twelve weekends worth of creative ideas for spending time with your children on a weekend? Tired of the old stale ideas? Whether you are living with your kids or only get them on weekends, here are some new ideas for making your time together count.
Office Party Behavior
Invited to the office parry this year? Partying with coworkers and clients is not partying; it is still a business function. How you behave in these settings communicates much about your professionalism. How can you make the right impression at a holiday office party?
Invited to the office parry this year? Partying with coworkers and clients is not partying; it is still a business function. How you behave in these settings communicates much about your professionalism. How can you make the right impression at a holiday office party?
Product Summary
version 3.0, A Review of the Book The Expectant Father by Armin Brott and Jennifer Ash
version 3.0, A Review of the Book The Expectant Father by Armin Brott and Jennifer Ash