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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog January 2005 Archive

By Wayne Parker, About.com Guide to Fatherhood since 2002

Building Your Child's Self Esteem

Friday January 28, 2005
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 ... Read More

Family Friendly Workplaces for Fathers

Friday January 28, 2005
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 ... Read More

Making the Most of Visitation

Wednesday January 26, 2005
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 ... Read More

Things They Didn't Tell You about Fatherhood

Monday January 24, 2005
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 ... Read More

Male Birth Control Moves Closer to Reality

Friday January 21, 2005
How close is a male contraceptive pill? Within a few years, according to this article from Healthfinder. Learn about the various approaches to male contraception being researched now and ... Read More

Staying Close to Home After A Divorce

Wednesday January 19, 2005
Recently, I was talking with a very angry divorcing dad who was just ready to pick up and move across the country if he didn't get custody of his kids. ... Read More

Dating for Divorced Dads

Monday January 17, 2005
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 ... Read More

Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Thursday January 13, 2005
We continue to hear the disturbing stories of child sexual abuse among those we trust--teachers, clergy, and others. Many fathers are seeking ways of protecting their children. Find answers ... Read More

Dads and TV Ads

Tuesday January 11, 2005
Once again, how fathers are portrayed in advertising is in the news. Fox News has captured the good, the bad and the ugly of recent advertisements depicting fathers. ... Read More

Who's Your Daddy?

Thursday January 6, 2005
The latest FOX reality show is Who's Your Daddy?, in which a woman who was adopted must pick her birth father from a group of eight men. About's Adoption ... Read More

Keeping Your Fitness Resolution

Sunday January 2, 2005
It is well known that health clubs and diet plans enjoy their best months of the year in January and February with lots of New Years Resolutions to get in ... Read More
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