A Dad's Guide to New Years Resolutions
Saturday December 30, 2006
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
New Magazine for Parents of Preschoolers
Thursday December 28, 2006
One of our About.com guides, Stacy Lloyd, is involved with a new online magazine, Preschool Rockers, which will debut in January. They are looking for photos of preschool aged ... Read More
Love, Magic and Mudpies: Raising Your Kids to Feel Loved, Be Kind, and Make a Difference
Tuesday December 26, 2006
I have been a big fan of Dr. Bernie Seigel for some time--his main topic has been holisitic health. But in Love, Magic and Mudpies, Dr. Seigel shares some ... Read More
Merry Christmas!
Monday December 25, 2006
From the Parker family and the About.com organization, we extend our very best to you and your family this holiday. If you are online here at About Fatherhood today, ... Read More
It's Bowl Season: Teaching Your Kids to Understand Football
Saturday December 23, 2006
The college football bowl season is underway, and it's hard to miss if you watch any amount of television during the holidays. But it can be tough for someone ... Read More
Invasion of the Houseguests
Thursday December 21, 2006
Fortunately, this year we will not be having any houseguests for Christmas (unless you count our daughter who is away at college and who will be home tonight). But ... Read More
You Better Not Lie, I'm Telling You Why
Wednesday December 20, 2006
In our family, we really embrace the Christmas season. and Santa Claus is a part of that. And yet it has been at times traumatic when our kids start ... Read More
Gifts for the Do It Yourself Dad
Monday December 18, 2006
My kids know how much I enjoy just puttering around the house looking for things to fix. I also enjoy gardening and working outside. If you are a ... Read More
James Kim, Hero Father
Saturday December 16, 2006
A little over a week ago, much of America was following the story of the Kim family. James and his family slid off the road in a snow storm ... Read More
Ten Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season: Helping Kids Relax
Friday December 15, 2006
I know my kids tend to get a little more uptight during the holidays than at other times during the year (except maybe finals at school). I guess they ... Read More
Giving the Gift of Yourself to Your Dad at Christmas
Wednesday December 13, 2006
Some of my favorite Christmas presents have not been the most expensive. In fact, I really love receiving something from my children that is personal and real. Having ... Read More
Out of Wedlock at Births at All-Time High
Monday December 11, 2006
The latest statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics are out, and births to single mothers now account for 37 percent of all live births in the United States. ... Read More
Top Family Games for Dads and Kids
Saturday December 9, 2006
One of the reasons I love playing board games with the kids and their friends is that it is really quality time. We can have fun, enjoy good conversation ... Read More
I'm Not Too Old to Skate!
Thursday December 7, 2006
Dean, a 39 year old with a wife and 3 kids, decided a few months ago to learn to skateboard with his 13 year old daughter. Dean shares his experiences ... Read More
Mixed Blessings: Celebrating The Holidays in an Interfaith Family
Tuesday December 5, 2006
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 whether ... Read More
Ultrasounds--How Can You Tell?
Sunday December 3, 2006
Our son and daughter-in-law in Chicago just had an ultrasound and found out that their second child will be our first grandson. But I sure have a heck of ... Read More
Great Christmas Traditions for Dads and Their Families
Friday December 1, 2006
December has finally arrived, and I can start wearing my Christmas ties to work (including the Grinch, which always gets lots of comments)! The holidays are my favorite time ... Read More