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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog February 2007 Archive

By Wayne Parker, About.com Guide to Fatherhood

A Father Figure is Not a Father

Tuesday February 27, 2007
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts wrote a column about Mary Cheney's decision to become pregnant and to have a baby with her life partner Heather Poe. As might be ... Read More

Big Shoes: In Celebration of Dads and Fatherhood

Sunday February 25, 2007
Because of my work schedule, I seldom get to see the Today Show, but when I have, I have always enjoyed the presence of Al Roker, the famous weather personality ... Read More

Twelve Weeks of Weekend Activity Ideas

Friday February 23, 2007
Looking for some great ideas on weekend activities with your kids? Then subscribe to the "Weekend Activity" e-course and get a weekly idea for the next twelve weeks on activity ... Read More

Getting Through Childhood Transitions

Wednesday February 21, 2007
I remember vividly the trauma our first son experienced with almost any change in his young life. Whether your child is weaning from a bottle to a cup, moving ... Read More

The HPV Guide for Single Dads

Sunday February 18, 2007
Talking to kids about sexual and reproductive health issues can be hard enough, but when you are a single dad with daughters, it can be an even more awkward experience. ... Read More

Recording Your Child's Growth

Friday February 16, 2007
Over the years, I have really enjoyed watching my kids grow and develop from little ones to mature teenagers and adults. And one of the things they have loved ... Read More

Rules for Jack and Megan

Thursday February 15, 2007
Scott Martin has created this interesting and thought-provoking website for his children Jack and Megan. Here he shares his rules for success in life. I thought this was ... Read More

Break Out the Camcorder and Record the Kids' Bedmaking Skills for Posterity

Tuesday February 13, 2007
The recent online video posting craze has reached a new level. IKEA has created a new contest to select the best video of someone making their bed--looking especially for ... Read More

The Top Ten Do's and Don'ts for Men on Valentine's Day

Sunday February 11, 2007
My wife reminds me from time to time how clueless I am about romance and what women really like. Valentine's Day is a real challenge for men like me ... Read More

Dealing with Crushes in Your Child’s Life

Friday February 9, 2007
With Valentine's Day coming up, our teenagers may well be planning some events with their friends, girlfriends, boyfriends or others. Sometimes dads wonder if they should be concerned about their ... Read More

Having Fun with the Kids on Valentine's Day

Wednesday February 7, 2007
I know that many of you dads will see Valentine's Day as mainly a holiday for your wife, girlfriend or other significant other. But with a little creativity, you ... Read More

What America Drinks

Tuesday February 6, 2007
Many of us in the fatherhood movement have been concerned about the diets of our children and the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. A recent report ... Read More

Send Your Valentine's Card from Loveland or Romance

Sunday February 4, 2007
A really fun alternative to just giving your sweetheart a Valentine's Card is to arrange with the US Postal Service to have it mailed from (and postmarked at) a town ... Read More

February is National Parent Leadership Month

Friday February 2, 2007
Our friends at Parents Anonymous each year sponsor National Parent Leadership Month, recognizing parents who not only are great parents but also fulfill leadership roles in parenting programs, schools, PTA's ... Read More

Winter Activities for Dads and Kids

Thursday February 1, 2007
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 look at ... Read More
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