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Wayne's Fatherhood Blog March 2008 Archive

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

Teaching Your Teen to Drive

Monday March 31, 2008
Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task. But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few ... Read More

Great April Fools Day Pranks for Dads

Saturday March 29, 2008
I have fond memories of the times my children surprised me with an April Fools prank. My favorite was putting a rubber band around the spray nozzle on the kitchen ... Read More

Talking to Your Kids About Sex

Thursday March 27, 2008
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

Folic Acid Helps with Sperm Health

Tuesday March 25, 2008
For years, pregnant mothers have been taking folic acid as part of their prenatal vitamin regimen. Now a new study from the University of California Berkeley shows a direct ... Read More

How to Effectively Praise Your Child

Sunday March 23, 2008
Sometimes, at least in my experience, dads tend to be long on correcting and disciplining their children, and sometimes a little short in the praise department. If you find ... Read More

Father's Day Comes Early for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Saturday March 22, 2008
On March 16, the fathers of 24 of the players and staff of the Penguins joined their sons for a road trip to play hockey against the Philadelphia Flyers. ... Read More

Teens and Cell Phones

Thursday March 20, 2008
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What ... Read More

Father of the Bride

Tuesday March 18, 2008
The day a daughter marries can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced “fathers of the bride” did ... Read More

Warning Signs That Your Child May Be Involved in a Gang

Sunday March 16, 2008
With another recent upswing in gang activity across the U.S., it's important for parents to know if their child is at risk for involvement in a gang. Learn the ... Read More

Raising Your Daughter as a Single Dad

Friday March 14, 2008
I saw one of my good friends today whose wife passed away about three years ago leaving him with four children under 12, including two daughters. Single fathers often find ... Read More

Rapper Dads in Reality TV Shows

Thursday March 13, 2008
Have you seen "Snoop Dog's Father Hood" on the E! Channel yet? Some of my friends have been surprised at the parenting style of Snoop Dog or the other ... Read More

Photo Basics for Dads

Tuesday March 11, 2008
If you're anything like me, you know how hard it can be to get the camera to do just what you want when you want. I have some totally terrific ... Read More

Connecting with Other Parents: Help for Dads with Cold Feet

Sunday March 9, 2008
While there are a lot of positives about parents connecting with other parents, sometimes dads have a hard time making these connections with other dads or moms. Find out how ... Read More

Child Identity Theft Protection Guide

Friday March 7, 2008
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 5% of the 255,000 victims of identity theft in 2005, the most recent year for which data is currently available, were under the age ... Read More

Making the Most of a College Tour

Wednesday March 5, 2008
We just returned from another campus visit with our high school senior son. he is the fourth of our children to experience the campus tour process. When you ... Read More

Fun Ways to Get Young Children to Eat Healthier

Sunday March 2, 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

Safe Social Networking Sites for Our Daughters

Saturday March 1, 2008
MomLogic on the Web (an interesting blog all by itself) has identified some social networking sites that are both safe and fun for young girls--young enough that they should definitely ... Read More
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