I recently read The 40 Year Old Version by Joel Schwartzberg. I have blogged about Joel before, and really appreciate his writing skills and humor. The book is a ... Read More

Dealing with your children’s grades can be tough. Finding out that they are low is one thing; finding out why is something different. And children can feel inappropriately pressured to ... Read More

Many fathers and families are looking for ways to economize and still provide a nutritious lunch for their children at school. Here are some great and healthy lunches that can ... Read More

In this article from CNN Living, Valerie Frankel of Parenting.com suggests that new fathers have a lot of adjusting to do. From a lot less sleep and missing the ... Read More

Life is hectic; the needs of family, employer and others often trump a father’s need for physical fitness. These exercises are done with minimal equipment and a commitment of only ... Read More

Memorial Day weekend is often the first time camping for many families each year. A successful family camping trip can be easier with a few simple steps. Here are ... Read More

Looking for ways to save energy at home? It is not only a way to save money, but also to reduce our own family's carbon footprint. Here are some easy ... Read More

It has been 25 years since the US Government designated May 25 each year as National Missing Children's Day. I guess there can't be much more frightening for a ... Read More

Think it's tough to set aside one night a week for family togetherness? Make a commitment to both quality and quantity time with a weekly family night! We've been doing ... Read More

With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids ... Read More

Now that the school year is winding down, families are often working hard to find information about paying for college. Find out everything you need to know about applying for ... Read More

This Miami Herald article highlights a program called the Becoming a Man Project which helps inner city young men come to grips with the responsibility of manhood and fatherhood. ... Read More

Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. These insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions will help them learn to make good ... Read More

CNN host Roland Martin has written a pretty provocative column about fatherlessness and the need for fathers to step up to their responsibility. His comments come following an interview ... Read More

My sons and I are headed out this weekend for the first campout of the season. Camping with the family is a favorite activity for many fathers. But ... Read More

The Parenting Guides here at About.com are creating what we call Thrifty Thursday blog posts to help parents find ways to make their money go a little further. There ... Read More

There comes a time when a dad has to decide if his kids are ready to be left home alone. Sometimes parents have to work late, or they want a ... Read More

The Colorado Fatherhood Council is seeking nominations for their annual Be There For Your Kids Award. So if you live in Colorado or have a dad in Colorado, or ... Read More

A recent article in USA Today suggests a growing trend toward workaholism. If you have already found yourself in an addictive pattern with your job, it is time to get ... Read More

Every parent has read with concern about the spread of swine flu. In my home state, a school district closed all of its schools this week because of three ... Read More