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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog July 2007 Archive

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

Chasing Daddy and the Dollar

Tuesday July 31, 2007
Recent news reports have shared the sad story of a Florida father who discovered after paying $80,000 in child support over 12 years that the child he thought was his ... Read More

When Your Child is in the Hospital

Saturday July 28, 2007
I can't think of many things more unnerving for a father than to have his child sick and in the hospital. I'll never forget when my now adult ... Read More

Children Need Both a Dad and a Mom

Thursday July 26, 2007
Conservative columnist Phyllis Schlafly gives a stirring defense of shared custody and other tools that promote the involvement of divorced dads in their kids' lives. You might want to ... Read More

Five New Exercises to Help Busy Dads Burn Belly Fat

Tuesday July 24, 2007
If you are anything like me, it can be tough to keep that "spare tire" around your midsection from taking over. Guest contributor Craig Ballantyne shares five easy, inexpensive, ... Read More

Books to Help Stepfathers Be Successful

Sunday July 22, 2007
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 books ... Read More

The Daddy Track

Friday July 20, 2007
I have the utmost respect for single dads. I can't even imagine trying to raise children alone. But many single dads have made a successful go of a ... Read More

The Dangerous Book for Boys

Wednesday July 18, 2007
It has been a very long time since I have read a book as delightful as The Dangerous Book for Boys. This book has been a big hit in ... Read More

Communicating in Your Child's Love Language

Sunday July 15, 2007
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find ... Read More

Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Friday July 13, 2007
Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have ... Read More

Celebrating Fatherhood: Men Coming Together to Teach Their Boys

Wednesday July 11, 2007
Baltimore dad Rickey Kinard and four friends got together with their sons for a weekend retreat. But unlike the typical fishing or camping trip, this retreat focused on preparing ... Read More

Should I Join a Father's Support Group?

Monday July 9, 2007
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

New National Fatherhood Clearinghouse

Saturday July 7, 2007
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse has just opened a website with a wide variety of resources promoting responsible fatherhood and supporting fatherhood groups around the U.S. Find information about ... Read More

Positive and Productive Summer Vacation Ideas

Thursday July 5, 2007
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

How To Prepare and Light a Home Fireworks Display

Wednesday July 4, 2007
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 Cul-de-sac of Fire with ... Read More

Teaching Your Kids Patriotism

Monday July 2, 2007
It's Independence Day weekend in the U.S. and along with the parades, the picnics and the fireworks, we should take a moment to share the value of patriotism with our ... Read More

Dating for Divorced Dads

Sunday July 1, 2007
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
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