Saving for College
Thursday September 29, 2005
We are down now to one daughter in college, but we still have two more (in in high school and one in junior high) who will likely be in college. ... Read More
Rookie Dads 101
Tuesday September 27, 2005
Prenatal classes get a new twist at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. Fathers have their own class, led by two stay home dads, to learn the basics ... Read More
Health Checkups for Dad
Sunday September 25, 2005
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 ... Read More
Do Dads Get the Baby Blues?
Friday September 23, 2005
A recent Oxford University study suggests that some new fathers can and do experience depression after a baby is born in their family. The study, summarized in this article ... Read More
Honoring Your Child's Unique Gifts: Keeping Your Dreams for Your Child in Check
Wednesday September 21, 2005
Sometimes parents are sure about the path that their kids must take, and they let the kids know it. When we do this, we often set our kids up for ... Read More
Stay-at-home dad: 'I wouldn't miss it for the world'
Monday September 19, 2005
An article from the Des Moines Register this week chronicles the life and choices of stay at home dads in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Read about the Dorsett ... Read More
Your First Time Alone with the Baby
Saturday September 17, 2005
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 ... Read More
Fall Films Set To Deal with Father Issues
Thursday September 15, 2005
One commonality in the films set to debut this fall is fatherhood. From Elizabethtown to The Thing About My Folks to The Squid and the Whale, films are exploring ... Read More
Your Kids and Crushes
Tuesday September 13, 2005
With teens spending more time during the summer on social activities or at work, they often tend to start developing crushes. What attitudes should a caring dad have about ... Read More
Equal Parents Week
Sunday September 11, 2005
Each year, the Childrens’ Rights Council sponsors Equal Parents’ Week to send the message that "The Best Parent is Both Parents." This year Equal Parents' Week is September 26,- October ... Read More
Red Cross Helping to Reunite Families Separated by Katrina
Friday September 9, 2005
The International Red Cross has established a website to help families members separated by the devastation from Hurricane Katrnia reconnect and locate one another. If you are trying to ... Read More
Talking About Tragedies
Wednesday September 7, 2005
Anytime there is a tragedy, whether it is due to terrorism, natural disaster, or other causes, children will look to their dads for insight and stability. Learn some techniques ... Read More
A Society without Husbands or Fathers
Monday September 5, 2005
A book by anthropologist Cai Hua reveals the story of a group of villages in China in which there is no marriage and no fathers; men are free to have ... Read More
Playing Office with the Kids
Saturday September 3, 2005
If you have a home office, you know about the need for a distraction-free environment. Your kids deserve one as well for homework and other important activities. Learn from guest ... Read More
Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
Thursday September 1, 2005
As the nation and world reel from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina along the U.S Gulf Coast, we all should be thinking about how well prepared we are for an ... Read More

