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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog January 2006 Archive

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

Job Shadow Day 2006

Monday January 30, 2006
February 2 is Groundhog Day in the United States, but it is also Job Shadow Day. My 12 year old son will be joining me all day at work ... Read More

Fathers 4 Justice Disbands

Thursday January 26, 2006
The Fathers 4 Justice organization, a fathers-rights advocacy group in the U.K., has disbanded following reports that some extremist members were discussing the kidnapping of Prime Minister Tony Blair's 5-year-old ... Read More

Paying Attention to Teens’ Rites of Passage

Tuesday January 24, 2006
The national Teens Today report for 2005 indicates that teens whose parents fail to pay attention to rites of passage in their lives are more likely to be involved in ... Read More

Dads and the Empty Nest

Sunday January 22, 2006
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 ... Read More

When Do I Need a Family Counselor?

Friday January 20, 2006
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 ... Read More

Toronto Judge Talks About Fathers' Value in Children's Lives

Wednesday January 18, 2006
In an article this week from the Toronto Star, family court judge Harvey Brownstone shares his observations about fathers from his eleven years on the bench. His comments are ... Read More

Recovering from Workaholism

Monday January 16, 2006
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 ... Read More

Winter Activities for Dads and Kids

Saturday January 14, 2006
Winter can seem like a pretty slow time for kids and their dads. But with a little creativity, winter can be a great time for activities. Take a ... Read More

DNA Walk-in Clinics for Doubting Fathers in the UK

Thursday January 12, 2006
Child support payments from men in the UK have been refunded in large amounts when fathers can show they are not the biological fathers of their children. So two ... Read More

Helping Children with Aggression

Tuesday January 10, 2006
Ever had a child that tended to be aggressive with other children? Hitting, biting, pushing down and more? About Fatherhood guest contributor Patty Wipfler from the Parenting Leadership ... Read More

Men, Infant and Children's Program in California

Sunday January 8, 2006
A new program in Auburn, California (near Sacramento) helps dads learn how to be better fathers. Whether there by choice or as part of court-ordered therapy, this program helps ... Read More

Judge Samuel Alito and Fathers' Rights

Friday January 6, 2006
Hearings begin on Monday, January 10 on the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. What would the confirmation of Judge Alito to mean to ... Read More

Stay-at-Home Dads in Today's Economy

Thursday January 5, 2006
This recent article from the Boston Globe talks about the challenges faced by at-home dads and the roles they play. More and more at-home dads are also employed-at-home dads, ... Read More

What Teens Wish Their Dads Knew About Them

Tuesday January 3, 2006
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? ... Read More

How Your Partner’s Body Changes During Pregnancy

Sunday January 1, 2006
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 ... Read More
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