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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog May 2006 Archive

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

Interesting Facts About American Fathers

Wednesday May 31, 2006
Each year around Father's Day, the US Census Bureau updates its statistics about fathers in the US. For example, did you know only 50% of all Father's Day cards ... Read More

How to Help Your Teen Get a Summer Job

Monday May 29, 2006
Our sixteen year old just nailed down his first summer job--working full time for the summer with a local city parks and recreation ground crew. It is summer job time, ... Read More

Ideas for Inexpensive Father's Day Gifts

Saturday May 27, 2006
Some of my most memorable Father's Day gifts have been ones made by my children. Here are some creative ideas for inexpensive but meaningful Father's Day gifts that will ... Read More

How To Say "I Love You" With Meaning

Thursday May 25, 2006
Children receive expressions of love differently than adults do. It is important for dads to communicate love at the kids' level. Guest contributors Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller ... Read More

Making Chores Fun and Effective for Kids and Dads

Tuesday May 23, 2006
Having household chores for your kids is important. It helps with the workload of keeping a family running, and it teaches them responsibility. Find out from some of ... Read More

Printable Father's Day Coupons

Friday May 19, 2006
Father's Day gifts don't have to be expensive to mean something to a dad. Sometimes a coupon book of "gifts of service" can be a fun and inexpensive idea. ... Read More

Dad of the Month Nominations Open

Wednesday May 17, 2006
Do you have a dad who has been an inspiration as a committed father? You may want to consider nominating him as iParenting's Dad of the Month. Check ... Read More

Top Gifts for a Single Dad

Monday May 15, 2006
With Father's Day approaching, it's time to start thinkng about gifts for your dad. Or maybe your family will start asking, as mine always does, "What do you want ... Read More

"Push Presents" The Latest Trend

Saturday May 13, 2006
USA Today suggests a growing trend of fathers giving "push presents" to their wives--a lavish gifts that recognize their efforts in the delivery room. From diamonds and sapphires to ... Read More

Fun Ways to Get Young Children to Eat Healthier

Thursday May 11, 2006
I've been reading in the press lately about efforts to get candy and soda machines out of schools and replace them with healthier options. The childhood obesity epidemic is ... Read More

Teaching the Benefits of Balance

Tuesday May 9, 2006
Business schools are getting the Generation X message that life balance is important to new MBA's. Read more in Business Week about how B-schools are teaching the benefits of balance ... Read More

Teaching Your Teen to Drive

Monday May 8, 2006
My sixteen year old son is taking his driver's test this week. We have had a lot of fun together helping him learn to drive. He is getting ... Read More

True Dads Campaign Begins on Spike TV

Sunday May 7, 2006
A couple of years ago, Spike TV produced an original documentary with Bruce Willis called "True Dads." The network is now beginning a public service campaign around the True ... Read More

Consumer Reports Best Baby Products

Friday May 5, 2006
Interested in finding the scoop on the latest and greatest baby products? Then read our review of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products and see why this is a must-have ... Read More

Earl Woods Leaves a Legacy

Thursday May 4, 2006
The father of golfing phenom Tiger Woods passed away yesterday. He was friend, mentor and confidante to his son, and they enjoyed a close relationship. This week in ... Read More

Money and Your Family: Building on Solid Financial Principles

Wednesday May 3, 2006
Do you ever wonder how families who make about as much as you do seem to have more disposable cash? The right balance of saving, spending and investing can change ... Read More

Stay Home Fathers--A Full Time Job

Monday May 1, 2006
Seems self-evident, doesn't it? But this article from Seatlle, Washington profiles a number of stay home dads: their time commitments, their challenges, and how they stay in touch ... Read More
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