It sure seems like my every evening during the week is consumed helping one or the other (or both) of our high schoolers deal with homework. From geography to ... Read More

I remember the first PTA meeting I ever attended as a father of an elementary student. I was the only man in the room. I wonder how many ... Read More

One of my friends has a daughter who is incredibly shy, even for a seven-year-old. He has tried over and over to help her, but without much success. ... Read More

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University sponsors each year a day to encourage families to eat together. The statistics they cite are overwhelming. ... Read More

Each year, the Childrens’ Rights Council sponsors Equal Parents’ Week to send the message that "The Best Parent is Both Parents." This year Equal Parents' Week is September 23-29. Find ... Read More

A new program in Montrose County, Colorado, is helping dads plan for and spend more quality time with their families. It's a pretty innovative approach among fatherhood initiatives, creating ... Read More

Being the father of five and now grandfather of three, I've had a pretty good view of how moms act after the birth of a baby. In the case of ... Read More

Young Joba Chamberlain of the New York Yankees is a pitching phenom. He is fast becoming a fan favorite in New York and around Major League Baseball. What ... Read More

I recently ran into a former colleague of mine that spent several years as a single father after he lost his wife to cancer. While he has since remarried ... Read More

Many new dads wonder about which diapers to choose for their babies--and which choice would be best for the environment. Guest contributor and pediatrician Alan Greene looks at the ... Read More

More and more dads I know that may be a little older and are divorced or widowed seem to be opting for a second bite at the fatherhood apple. ... Read More

I just called my doctor this week to get in for a physical exam and the dreaded colon cancer screening process recommended for men my age. Recent statistics suggest ... Read More

Now, maybe I lived in a sheltered community, but the idea of needing (or even wanting) a bullet proof backpack for my kids at school just seems unreal. Yet, ... Read More

Anticipating the annual retrospectives on the September 11 attacks, fathers need to do some thinking and preparing to talk again with their children about terrorism, homeland security and personal safety. ... Read More

The college football season is underway, and it's hard to miss if you watch any amount of television. But it can be tough for someone who hasn't grown up around ... Read More

Recent national studies suggest that single dads are less likely than married dads to have family health insurance and provide preventive care for their children. This study, published in ... Read More

With most of our kids now back to school (or a day or two away), it's time be thinking about that famous and traditional father-responsibility--homework! Take a quick tour ... Read More