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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog February 2008 Archive

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

Recording Your Child's Growth

Thursday February 28, 2008
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 most ... Read More

Getting Through Childhood Transitions

Tuesday February 26, 2008
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 from ... Read More

Handling a Crisis With Kids

Sunday February 24, 2008
After her journalist husband, Bob, was critically injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Lee Woodruff had to deal not only with her husband's condition, but also with the trauma ... Read More

Kids, Let's Talk Politics

Saturday February 23, 2008
With the ever-present presidential primary news on the radio and television, I think a lot of parents struggle with what to say to the children about politics. Keeping them ... Read More

Fun Ways to Get Young Children to Eat Healthier

Thursday February 21, 2008
Worried about your child's eating habits? You probably should be if your child is like so many of his or her peers. Guest contributor Angela Russ offers ten easy and ... Read More

Four Stand-Up Dads

Wednesday February 20, 2008
Dan St. Paul, Tim Bedore, Milt Abel and Kelly McDonald are four well-known comedians who work together in a four-man comedy show about fatherhood--the fun and the foibles. ... Read More

How to Choose the Right Guardian for Your Children

Tuesday February 19, 2008
My next door neighbor and one of my best friends passed away at age 42 about six months ago. He left a wife and five children ages 18 to ... Read More

The HPV Guide for Single Dads

Sunday February 17, 2008
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

Stepfathering Your Teen

Friday February 15, 2008
Becoming a stepfather is a daunting task, made even more complex when the children of your new partner are teenagers. Find out from other stepfathers and family counselors the keys ... Read More

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

Thursday February 14, 2008
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 who ... Read More

Great Stats for Valentine's Day

Tuesday February 12, 2008
Ever wondered about how Americans react to love and marriage? The US Census Bureau has issued their Valentine's Day statistics. How many American marry and divorce every day? How about ... Read More

Having Fun with the Kids on Valentine's Day

Sunday February 10, 2008
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 can ... Read More

How Net Connected are Your Kids?

Friday February 8, 2008
Webcams are invading family space as more and more teens connect with their friends via video. This article from the Columbia Journalist talks about this growing trend. Do ... Read More

Dealing with Crushes in Your Child’s Life

Thursday February 7, 2008
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

Send Your Valentine's Card from Loveland or Romance

Wednesday February 6, 2008
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

Fatherhood Raises Risk of Prostate Cancer

Monday February 4, 2008
A fifty year long research project in Denmark suggests that men who are fathers have an increased risk of prostate cancer than men who have never fathered a child. ... Read More

Relationship Advice: How True Love Can Last a Lifetime

Saturday February 2, 2008
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's a good time to be thinking about our relationships with our partner. This article written by romance novelist Brenda Novak offers ... Read More
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