Flu Season is Upon Us
Monday October 31, 2005
About Pediatrics Guide Dr. Vince Ianelli suggests ways to stay up to date on this year's flu season, including learning about flu shots, flu activity reports, and tamiflu, which some ... Read More
Why You Should Consider Full-Time Fatherhood
Saturday October 29, 2005
Thinking about taking the plunge into full-time fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions ... Read More
Great Ghost Stories
Thursday October 27, 2005
One of our favorite traditions is telling ghost stories one evening close to Halloween. I love the Halloween Ghost Stories site--they have some classics along with newer stories that ... Read More
Keeping the Kids Safe This Halloween
Tuesday October 25, 2005
Sugar hyped kids, dark streets, and costumes can lead to trouble for kids at Halloween. Check out these tips for trick or treaters, for kids going to parties and for ... Read More
Tracking Time and Child Support with OPTIMAL
Sunday October 23, 2005
Our friends at SPARC (the Separated Parenting Access and Resource Center) have come up with a great new online tool for non-custodial or shared custodial parents. The tool allows ... Read More
Helping Kids Dress Modestly
Friday October 21, 2005
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 ... Read More
Babyproofing Your Home
Wednesday October 19, 2005
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 ... Read More
Great Halloween Movies
Monday October 17, 2005
Looking for a fun Halloween movie to watch with the kids? About has two "top picks" pages for Halloween movies: a list of movies suited for younger kids ... Read More
Making Your Home Fun for Teens
Saturday October 15, 2005
I love my teenage kids--and I enjoy having them and their friends at our home. There are some special tips for making your home a welcome place for teens; ... Read More
Looking for Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas?
Thursday October 13, 2005
About.com's Halloween Special offers a number of great, creative and easy jack-o-lantern carving templates and ideas. Check out the list of pumpkin carving resources and get ready to wow ... Read More
Helping Your Friend Through Divorce
Tuesday October 11, 2005
One of my best friends is going through the early stages of a divorce right now, and I am trying to be supportive and helpful. After doing some research ... Read More
Two New Documentaries Feature Filmmakers Focusing on Their Fathers
Sunday October 9, 2005
At this year's Toronto International Film Festival two very different documentaries celebrated their world premieres, each with a similar premise -- a filmmaker son turns the lens to his father ... Read More
Helping Your Children Make Good Decisions
Friday October 7, 2005
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 ... Read More
Teaching the Benefits of Balance
Wednesday October 5, 2005
Business schools are getting the Generation X message that life balance is important to new MBA's. Read more about how B-schools are teaching the benefits of balance to their ... Read More
Getting the Most Out of Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday October 3, 2005
Even the term "parent-teacher conference" can raise anxiety in the heart of any dad, particularly when your own mom and dad came home from such conferences with a need to ... Read More
What Friendship Means to Your Teen
Saturday October 1, 2005
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 ... Read More