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

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. In this ... Read More

One of the most disturbing but important books I have read in a long time is Rabies Mom. This book tells the story of Pat Carroll, who loses a ... Read More

Here is a fascinating story. Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Chief Tom Bergamine was contacted by his officers indicating that the Chief's 18-year-old son Joey had been driving drunk. ... Read More

Too often, parents set their teenagers up for failure at school and in life. Author, teacher and coach Bruce J. Gevirtzman shares from his viewpoint the most common mistakes ... 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

Fathers who lose unborn children to abortion can sometimes really struggle with the loss. On September 8 and 9, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago and the Knights of Columbus ... Read More

Illinois Senator Barack Obama in the apparent Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2008. To many just a few months ago, he was a relative unknown. ... Read More

Helping kids deal with the peer focus on popularity can be a challenge for fathers, particularly when your child may not be part of the inner and popular circle at ... Read More

With the first day of school approaching quickly for most school districts, a Chicago-based organization, the Black Star Project, is organizing the Million Father March. In this march, dads walk ... Read More

In this very helpful article from guest contributor and parent coach Derek Randel, one dad learns what it takes to recognize and address a cyber-bullying challenge with his daughter. I ... Read More

With so much on television today that is just inappropriate for our pre-teens, About.com's Tween Parenting Guide Jennifer O'Donnell has compiled a list of the shows you absolutely should recommend ... Read More

With the Republican National Convention just a couple of weeks away, the spotlight is on Senator John McCain, the presumptive nominee for the U.S. Presidency. Take a quick look ... Read More

What a difficult story for any dad! In 1987, four month old Christopher Blum died within hours after receiving a vaccination in England. His little body was taken ... Read More

David Port, who is the author of one of my favorite fathering books, Caveman's Guide to Baby's First Year, has written this helpful article about protecting your baby from the ... Read More

The worst thing about mealtime for a single dad is that it rolls around so often—three times every day. Here are some ideas to help single fathers handle organizing and ... Read More

Jeff Leving, who is the president of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood and is among the best known fathers' rights attorneys in the United States, was presented with the ... Read More

As you are getting your elementary school student ready for the new school year, it’s important for a dad to know what kids need for school supplies, and what are ... Read More