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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog December 2005 Archive

By Wayne Parker, About.com Guide to Fatherhood

First Night Events

Thursday December 29, 2005
Dads throughout the United States, Canada and New Zealand have experienced the First Night phenomenon in cities in their areas. First Night is an alcohol free, family friendly New ... Read More

A Dad's Guide to New Years Resolutions

Wednesday December 28, 2005
Many more New Year's resolutions are made each year than are kept. Find out how to set resolutions and goals that you will successfully achieve this year as a father ... Read More

How To Snowboard For The First Time

Monday December 26, 2005
So you've decided to try snowboarding. You've got the gear, you've mounted the board... now what? Here are 10 essential steps from About Snowboarding Guide Brandon Arnold to get you ... Read More

Remember Fitness During the Holidays

Saturday December 24, 2005
The holiday season can be pretty tough on the waistline. At work, we have a wellness incentive that offers a reward if we at least maintain our weight over ... Read More

Daddy, Is there Really a Santa Claus?

Thursday December 22, 2005
My youngest is now 12, and we have been through this question now with each of our five children. What is the best way to answer? About Fatherhood ... Read More

Five Commandments for Today's Family Man

Tuesday December 20, 2005
In today's hectic world, it seems to be getting more and more difficult to make family a priority. Guest contributor Greg Keer offers his five commandments for fathers in ... Read More

Top Ten Fatherhood Stories for 2005

Monday December 19, 2005
The year 2005 has been a busy one for fatherhood in the news. Take a look at the top ten stories for year, including a controversial PBS documentary, medical ... Read More

Giving the Gift of Self to Your Dad at Christmas

Saturday December 17, 2005
Dads love personal gifts--ones that take time, interest and love. Here are some fun ideas about what to give Dad for Christmas that cost little more than time and a ... Read More

Commemorative Gifts for Baby's First Christmas

Thursday December 15, 2005
Heather Corley, About's Guide to Baby Products, has a great list of gifts for your baby's first Christmas. Now that two of our kids are grown, married and gone, ... Read More

Top 10 Unique Gifts for the Man Who Has Everything

Tuesday December 13, 2005
Looking for that unique one of a kind gift for your father or grandfather? Then look no further. We have compiled the hot and creative gifts for you.

Celebrating The Holidays in an Interfaith Family

Sunday December 11, 2005
What happens when two religious traditions square off in an interfaith home? Whether the mom and dad are Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or of different groups within a faith, or ... Read More

More on Breaking the Silence

Friday December 9, 2005
Those who have followed the debate on the recent PBS "documentary" called Breaking the Silence will be interested in the review of this program by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's ... Read More

Another Reason for A Supportive Father Role? Your Kids' Long Term Health.

Wednesday December 7, 2005
It's official--children with more supportive family relationships early in their lives have better self esteem and better health later in life. I know that this will be obvious to ... Read More

Top 10 Gifts for the Sportsman Dad

Monday December 5, 2005
If you're like me, we are heavy into the Christmas shopping season. Dads who are into the outdoors, or who love sports like golf and fishing, will appreciate the ... Read More

Handling the Holidays as a Non-Custodial Dad

Saturday December 3, 2005
The holidays can be a tough time for a non-custodial father. Even if you have the children for all of part of the holidays, nothing is the same as ... Read More

Behaving Yourself at the Office Party

Thursday December 1, 2005
Invited to the office party 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 ... Read More
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