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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog November 2007 Archive

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

Christmas Coupons for Dads to Give to Teenage Boys

Thursday November 29, 2007
Coupons for personal services for your teenage son are great gifts that are both inexpensive and fun. Giving your children your time and attention, and doing things with them that ... Read More

Hottest Computer Gifts for Kids 2007

Wednesday November 28, 2007
The holiday shopping frenzy has begun, and About.com guides are trying to keep you up to date with the latest trends. Family Computing Guide Christy Matte has offered up ... Read More

Top Gifts for the Gadget Hungry Dad

Monday November 26, 2007
Holiday shopping has begun in earnest, and lots of dads are into the latest and greatest gadgets available. This guide offers some fun and creative gifts for dads who love ... Read More

The Importance of Free Play

Saturday November 24, 2007
If your family is like mine, it seems that the kids are just running from one thing to another. Between school, ballroom dance, scouts, mountain biking, organized sports and more, ... Read More

When Things Are Tough at Home: Helping Children Deal with Stress Between Parents

Wednesday November 21, 2007
While I grew up in a generally happy and healthy home, I remember vividly those times when mom and dad would have a loud disagreement. And even though I was ... Read More

Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions

Monday November 19, 2007
Our family has some really fun Thanksgiving traditions. On Thanksgiving morning while mom is busy in the kitchen, I gather the kids and make apple turkeys, which are proudly displayed ... Read More

Visiting Children and Your Dog

Saturday November 17, 2007
When children come to your home, how does your dog react? In this article from animal expert Colleen Pelar, we learn the warning signs for when dogs are stressed by ... Read More

Get Net Wise with Social Networking Sites

Thursday November 15, 2007
My 20 year old daughter is a big Facebook fan. We moved during her junior year in high school, and she has reconnected with many of the friends from ... Read More

Finding and Selecting a Good Family Law Attorney

Tuesday November 13, 2007
Dealing with family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation and child support can be daunting, but having a good family law attorney represent you makes a big difference. Find ... Read More

Teaching Children to be Grateful

Sunday November 11, 2007
Children have a well deserved reputation for selfishness and self-centeredness. How can a father take the initiative and create an environment where children can learn the social art and attitude ... Read More

CollegeZapps--A New Service for the College-Bound

Saturday November 10, 2007
Having a high school senior in our family this year, we have begun the process of college applications, ACT tests and scholarship searching. In our research process, we came ... Read More

Keeping Track of Fetal Activity--A New Tool

Thursday November 8, 2007
During pregnancy, expectant dads and moms-to-be are often advised to track their child’s physical activity. A new tool is available in that effort. The KickTrak Kick Counter was developed by ... Read More

Instilling a Sense of Financial Responsibility in Your Kids

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Guest contributor Al Jacobs offers insights and practical approaches to helping your children become financially responsible. The fruit of early teaching will help them avoid pitfalls in their early adulthood.

Need Help With Teaching Manners?

Sunday November 4, 2007
Is the behavior or manners of your children in social settings embarrassing to you? Find out the best ways to teach them the whys and hows of well mannered and ... Read More

Tips for Scouting Success

Friday November 2, 2007
Involved in Boy Scouting as an adult leader? Whether you are a brand new scoutmaster or a seasoned veteran, you can learn to be a successful scout leader by following ... Read More
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