Wayne's Fatherhood Blog April 2008 Archive

Setting Up and Running Your Fathering Blog
Want to join the world of bloggers and share your thoughts about being a dad? It's not that hard and joining the community of dads who blog can be ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

My Dad - A Reader's Story
About Fatherhood reader Tom Krause has shared a great story about his dad and the love and support he offered during their high school championship football season and beyond. Maybe ... Read More

Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Equal Parenting Bike Trek This Summer
The annual Equal Parenting Bike Trek will begin this year on August 8 at the Michigan State Capitol and proceed for 758 miles to Washington, D.C. to show support for ... Read More

Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (74)

Dealing with Invasive In-Laws
When the new baby arrives, often the hardest relationship transition is the one with a dad's in-laws. A dad recently wrote to parenting expert Armin Brott about feeling like ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Parental Alienation Awareness Day on April 25
Fourteen U.S. States are recognizing Parental Alienation Awareness Day on April 25. The Parental Alienation Awareness Organization has some great resources as well as information about Parental Alienation Awareness Day ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ten Rules for Talking to Your Children about Grades
How should a dad handle reviewing a report card with his child? Whether the grades are bad or good or in between, reviewing the grades together can be a ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

National Wildlife Week April 19-27
My family and I are really blessed to live in an outdoor paradise here in northern Utah. We have great mountains, hiking trails, alpine lakes and rivers within about 20 ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Turn Off TV Week
April 21 through 27 is "Turn Off TV Week." There is no doubt that television is a pervasive part of our lives. In the average US household, the television is ... Read More

Saturday April 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Impact of Fatherlessness in Buffalo, New York
In its continuing series about children of poverty in Buffalo, the Buffalo News has taken a critical look at poor single mother families in their community and the need for ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Each year, the Ms. Foundation sponsors Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in an effort to help our children prepare for and appreciate the world of work. This ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Dads and the Empty Nest
Sending your last child off to college or marriage? How does a dad cope when he finds himself and his partner experiencing empty nest syndrome? (Fortunately, I have another 5 ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How is Your College Savings Plan Adding Up?
With a college junior daughter and a son who is a about to graduate from high school, managing the costs of college is pretty high on our priority list. Sometime ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Staying Healthy on the Road
This is a time of year when I tend to be traveling a lot for work and for pleasure. It's pretty easy to manage my diet and exercise regimens at ... Read More

Thursday April 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Daughters Can Test a Dad's Love
I have two daughters; one is married and the excellent mother of my granddaughter. My other daughter is away at college and having a great time. I love ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Setting Limits for Your Children
Setting boundaries and limits around a child's behavior is an important skill for fathers. Learn more about the keys to effectively setting limits for your children.

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Will Dads Take a Greater Parenting Role by Necessity?
Washington Post writer Laura Sessions Stepp thinks so. With women taking more leadership roles in the work world and claiming a larger share than ever of the professional and ... Read More

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Planning A Successful Family Camping Trip
As soon as the weather starts to warm up a little, my teenage boys start wondering how soon we can break out the camping gear and head up into the ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Pregnancy Has No Effect on Dad's Drug or Alcohol Use
We've all seen the advertising blitz about the serious risks and consequences of an expectant mother's drug or alcohol use or abuse on their unborn child. And the education ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)