How Your Partner’s Body Changes During Pregnancy
Monday July 31, 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 expect as ... Read More
Brad Pitt Learns What All Fathers Have Come to Know
Saturday July 29, 2006
Actor Brad Pitt, who recently became a father with his adoption of Angelina Jolie's two adopted children and the birth of his own child, told a Today Show audience, ... Read More
Books to Help Stepfathers Be Successful
Friday July 28, 2006
There are few challenges greater for a father than becoming a stepfather. I have been reading up recently on successful stepfathering and have created a list of the best ... Read More
Fatherhood Has Positive Effect on the Brain
Thursday July 27, 2006
Well, at least in marmosets. Princeton University researchers have been studying the effect of fatherhood on marmosets (small tree-dwelling monkeys) because in this species, fathers share in the raising ... Read More
Saying No to the Unimportant
Tuesday July 25, 2006
One of the greatest challenges a dad faces is learning to say yes to the truly important things in life and to say no to the demands which are of ... Read More
Dadcasts Now Available at DadLabs
Monday July 24, 2006
Interested in listening to podcasts about fatherhood? Our friends at Dadlabs.com have started posting some interesting podcast archives. Topics currently on the site include when to send your ... Read More
How to Start a Successful Playgroup
Saturday July 22, 2006
Stay at home dads can really benefit from creating a playgroup with other stay at home dads in their home area. Your kids can branch out and make new ... Read More
Dubay's Fathers' Rights Case Dismissed
Friday July 21, 2006
We have written here before about Matthew Dubay, who challenged the constitutionality of Michigan's paternity laws. In his case, he said his girlfriend knew he didn't want to have ... Read More
Storytelling Made Easy
Wednesday July 19, 2006
Our family enjoys camping, and one of our favorite camping activities is listening to dad make up a funny story about one our favorite characters. Want to know how ... Read More
Summer Vacations A to Z
Tuesday July 18, 2006
About Travel with Kids Guide Theresa Plowright has a great list of terrific summer vacation ideas for you and your family. Her list is sure to generate some ideas ... Read More
How To Delegate a Responsibility to Your Teen
Monday July 17, 2006
If you and your partner both work during the day and your teen is at home this summer, this article from About Teen Parenting Guide Denise Witmer is going to ... Read More
Should I Join A Fathers Support Group?
Saturday July 15, 2006
Feeling a need for a better connection with other fathers? Do you have special needs as a father? Then look into being a part of a fathers’ support group and ... Read More
Daddy Needs a Drink: An Irreverent Look at Parenting
Friday July 14, 2006
One of my favorite books this summer has been Robert Wilder's new collection, Daddy Needs a Drink. It was a fun and relaxing read--a collection of essays that reflects ... Read More
Positive and Productive Summer Vacation Ideas
Wednesday July 12, 2006
We're about midway through the summer break from school, and lots of dads are looking for more ideas to keep the kids involved in something other than video games and ... Read More
Being a Successful Scout Leader
Monday July 10, 2006
Troop 732 and it's veteran Scoutmaster (me!) leave for summer camp this morning. We will have nine Scouts ages 12-13 for six days at scout camp. This is ... Read More
Your Summer Yard Care Checklist
Sunday July 9, 2006
Trying to fit in yard care with all of your other important father-like duties? David Beaulieu, the About Guide to Landscaping, has put together a checklist for summer yard ... Read More
The Mobile Baby Care Kit
Friday July 7, 2006
Whether you are headed out with the baby for the day, or you are leaving baby for the evening with a sitter or grandparent, a new dad needs to know ... Read More
Taking the Kids to a Movie? Go Prepared with Kids in Mind!
Wednesday July 5, 2006
The About.com Movie Reviews site has recently added a new feature in partnership with Kids in Mind. It is a movie review site for parents that rates movies based ... Read More
How To Prepare and Light a Home Fireworks Display
Tuesday July 4, 2006
In our area, we have a big community fireworks celebration we call Stadium of Fire. Our neighborhood offers every Fourth of July an event we call Cu-de-sac of Fire ... Read More
Dating for Divorced Dads
Monday July 3, 2006
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the ... Read More
The Military as a Career Option for Your Children
Saturday July 1, 2006
Does one of your teenagers have an interest in the military as a career? About Teen Parenting Guide Denise Witmer offers some excellent tips for helping your son or daughter ... Read More