Great April Fools Day Pranks for Parents
Thursday March 30, 2006
I have fond memories of the times my children surprised me with an April Fools prank. My favorite was putting a rubber band around the spray nozzle on the ... Read More
Dads and the Empty Nest
Wednesday March 29, 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 on what ... Read More
Societal Shift in Role of Fathers
Monday March 27, 2006
The New York State Assembly is considering a bill on shared parenting this week. The bill would require a parent seeking sole custody to prove why a shared custody ... Read More
Tapping Dad's Potential
Saturday March 25, 2006
While most of our articles here at About Fatherhood are written for dads, occasionally we publish one that is a little different. This article, by guest contributor Greg Keer, ... Read More
Should Men Have the Right to a "Financial Abortion"?
Thursday March 23, 2006
Matt Dubay was told by his girlfriend that she was physically incapable of becoming pregnant. She understood well that he didn't want children. But shortly after they broke ... Read More
To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father
Tuesday March 21, 2006
While I was on vacation last week visiting my son, daughter-in-law and our only grandchild, I read To Own a Dragon. This is a great book for anyone who ... Read More
No-Fight Divorce
Sunday March 19, 2006
One of my friends that is in the midst of a divorce is trying to work through a mediation process with his soon to be ex wife. Attorney Brette ... Read More
Top 10 Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Songs
Friday March 17, 2006
Is there a more emotional moment in a father's or a daughter's life than when they dance at her wedding or reception? Maybe, but I can't think of one. And ... Read More
National Single Parents Day
Wednesday March 15, 2006
The U.S. Government has designated March 21 as Single Parents Day in the United States. About Single Parents Guide Diane Hathaway has some Single Parents Day resources, and you ... Read More
Teens and Cell Phones: Advice For Dads
Monday March 13, 2006
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a ... Read More
You Know You're A Dad When...
Saturday March 11, 2006
How do you know (or show) when you have crossed that line from man to father? This article from Steve Johnson in American Baby offers some telltale signs that ... Read More
Staying Connected with the Kids from Long Distance
Thursday March 9, 2006
It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or ... Read More
Child Tax Credit Tips
Wednesday March 8, 2006
I just finished e-filing my income taxes--it is such a hassle every year. But About Financial Planning Guide Deborah Fowles has made figuring out the federal Child Tax Credit ... Read More
Fatherhood: Trying to Do It All
Monday March 6, 2006
A recent article in Newsweek profiles the changing attitudes of European fathers. With an increasing commitment to family and time at home, this new breed of father in Europe ... Read More
Making Joint Custody Work
Friday March 3, 2006
With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids ... Read More
When Mom's Sick
Wednesday March 1, 2006
A week ago, our family was involved in a car accident, and my partner Julie had some resulting back and neck pain that laid her up for a few days. ... Read More