Educators tell us regularly that one important component of successful homework is having a consistent place for homework with all the supplies at hand. Find out how to create ... Read More

On June 29, 1979, I started a lifetime journey with my sweetheart Julie as we were married. Today, we celebrate our thirtieth wedding anniversary as we take a few ... Read More

The annual Harris Interactive Poll results are in, and in a repeat performance from last year, it was Dr. Cliff Huxtable from The Cosby Show. Rouding out the top ... Read More

One of the most important resources for a family committed to learning and education is the local public library. The library is great and it's free (unless you have ... Read More

Web 2.0 is all about social networking. Finding others with common interests and communicating with them online is a major use of the Internet today. Find sites for ... Read More

Last Friday, President Barack Obama hosted an event at the White House intended to start a “national conversation on responsible fatherhood and healthy families.” Read the New York Times ... Read More

Father's Day has arrived. To all the dads who frequent our site here at About.com, we wish you the happiest of Father's Days. I know that for some ... Read More

Never one to wait until the last minute for gifts (just don't ask my wife...), I can endorse these fun and creative ideas from About.com's Family Craft Guide Sherri Osborn. ... Read More

Father's Day gifts don't have to be expensive to mean something to a dad. Sometimes a coupon book of "gifts of service" can be a fun and inexpensive idea. Check ... Read More

There are few things I like better than sitting down with the family at home or at a movie theater and enjoying a great flick. If you are looking for ... Read More

I'm not using my treadmill as much now that we are into warmer weather, but I do have one. Fortunately, it is in a room tucked away in the ... Read More

If your dad loves to travel, or even he just has to travel, here are some gifts you might consider giving your dad. Find the best luggage, travel accessories ... Read More

Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older ... Read More

Growing up, there was not much more important to my dad (other than the kids) than his cars. If your father is an auto enthusiast, then check here for great ... Read More

What I love best about Father's Day is having more time with my family. Here are some time tested ways to give your dad what he really wants–more of you!

Some of my most memorable Father's Day gifts have been ones made by my children. Here are some creative ideas for inexpensive but meaningful Father's Day gifts that will touch ... Read More

Each year before Father's Day, the US Census Bureau offers some interesting statistics about fathers in America. You can see the entire list of these stats at the Census ... Read More

With Father's Day fast approaching, I want to make sure our readers see the best of what About.com has to offer on Father's Day. Our Rock Music guide Tim ... Read More

I have run into a number of dads recently with questions about paternity tests. From trying to prove a child is his to get joint custody to trying to ... Read More

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new report detailing the risks associated with your children operating lawn mowers. While many dads want to start their children working ... Read More

Fathers who are saving for retirement or for college expenses for their children often see their investments fluctuate with the stock market indices. In troubling economic times, what should fathers ... Read More

One of the consequences of the global economic slowdown has been more dads shifting into stay at home father roles. This article from Wisconsin's Wausau Daily Herald chronicles the ... Read More