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09/17/03 - Equal Parents’ Week
Each year, the Childrens’ Rights Council sponsors Equal Parents’ Week to send the message that "The Best Parent is Both Parents." Find out more about Equal Parents’ Week, participate in local events, and use this tool to advance the cause of joint parenting.
09/08/03 - Talking to Your Children About September 11
Anticipating the annual retrospectives on the September 11 attacks, fathers need to do some thinking and preparing to talk again with their children about terrorism, homeland security and personal safety.
09/03/03 - Danny and Bambi's Story
Recently in our community, a young mother died from complications from a rare heart ailment brought on by pregnancy and delivery. Bambi Thomas was awaiting a heart transplant when she died of an aneurysm. Now Danny is left to raise baby Ellie alone. Find out more about Bambi and Danny and about postpartum cardiomyopathy and how dads and moms can help.
08/23/03 - So Does a Stepdad Have any Rights at All?
Hal has a dilemma which is not so unique among stepfathers: what to do when the bio dad fights for custody. Find out about Hal's challenge and even offer advice about how to address his concern.
08/04/03 - Your Family and the Internet
Keeping your family safe on the Internet can be a challenge in our era of connectivity. How can dads and moms set boundaries and appropriate limits for our children on the Internet?
07/21/03 - Boundaries: Why Are They Needed?
Using the concept of setting boundaries in the teaching of discipline, parenting experts Derek and Gail Randel offer reasons for boundaries and recommendations on how to set them effectively for children.
07/07/03 - Staying Close To Home After The Divorce
A recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology documents the need that children have for access to both parents after a divorce. The evidence is clear and convincing: keeping both parents close by is critical for children to survive a family breakup.
07/01/03 - Will I Ever Sleep Again?
A friend was telling me last week about his difficulties adjusting to a new baby. One of his biggest complaints was having his sleep interrupted by nighttime feedings and diaper changes. How well I remember that adjustment with each one of our children. Mike Farrell from the Fatherville site is a guest contributor at About Fatherhood and has written an article to help new dads adjust to the changes in sleep patterns. Find out ways of helping your baby get back to sleep and to regulate your own new sleep schedule.
06/23/03 - Dating for Divorced Dads
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?
06/18/03 - Why You Should Consider Full-Time Fatherhood
Thinking about taking the plunge into full-time fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad.
06/10/03 - Affair Proofing Your Marriage
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.
05/28/03 - Helping Children Learn to Work
One important role of fathers is teaching their children the value of work and responsibility. What do children learn from work and how does an effective dad get the message across?
05/05/03 - Getting the Most Out of Your Childbirth Class
Expectant first time fathers need to consider taking a childbirth class with their partner to learn about the pregnancy process and what to expect. Find out how to make the birthing class a good experience and to be better prepared for the childbirth experience.
04/23/03 - What You Need to Know About Child Support
Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind or want to change the arrangements. This article reprinted from the 'Lectric Law Library offers answers to the most common questions about child support.
04/14/03 - Gardening with Your Kids
Looking for a good way to spend time with your kids and teach them something about values such as work, nature and the environment? Plant a garden and work with them to grow vegetables and flowers. Sharpen your gardening and parenting skills.
04/01/03 - The Effects of Divorce on Children and How to Cope
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children are at risk emotionally, understand the danger signs, and find ways to cope.
03/18/03 - Talking With Children About War
Sometimes the most difficult questions about war come from our children. Find out what child and family experts recommend about discussing war with our children.
02/27/03 - Making Joint Custody Work
Involved in or thinking about a joint custody arrangement? Find out five keys for making joint or share custody work for you and your kids and their mom.
02/13/03 - Fathers and Sex Education
How do fathers feel about sex education in the schools? The results of a national survey conducted by Zogby International for the Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health show that fathers strongly support a values based and abstinence based program for teaching their children about sex.
01/16/03 - Kids Need CARE: Validating and Affirming our Children
Professor James Van Horn at Penn State University recommends a conscious effort to affirm and validate family members using the CARE Strategy. Learn how consideration, appreciation, respect and empathy help in a family.
01/03/03 - Finding Money for College
Early in the calendar year is typically the time when high school seniors and their parents are working hard to find information about paying for college. Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid, grants, scholarships and the like. Discover how to prepare your paperwork for the quickly upcoming deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for college.
