Readers' Stories About Fatherhood
Blogs from Dads or About Dads
Fathers' Rights
Father's Day Resources and Information
New Dads' Resources
Single Dads
Keeping Children Safe
Divorced Dads
Disciplining for Dads
Top Picks
Before You Buy
Product Reviews
User Submissions to About Fatherhood
Fatherhood
Activities for Dads and Children
Dads and School
Dads and Their Kids' Moms
Grandfathering
Health and Fitness for Fathers
Humor for Fathers
My Daughter's Dad
My Son's Dad
My Teen's Dad
Shopping for Kids
Sports and Recreation
Stay at Home Dads
Resources for Stepfathers
Spirituality and Values
Movies Recommended for Dads and Kids
Gift Ideas for Dads
Every father has stories of times that were meaningful to him. And there are lots of stories good and bad about dads. Maybe the story you have to tell is about an adoption, or the birth of a child, or a custody challenge during or after a divorce, or about parenting a new shared family or a teenager. Or maybe it is about your dad. Tell us about it!
A significant recent addition to the Internet is the idea of weblogs, or "blogs" as they are called. Blogs by and about dads are rare compared to other forms, but the entries are meaningful. Take a look at what other fathers are experiencing in their lives. Or find out ways to post your own fatherhood blogs on the Web.
The whole issue of fathers' rights is a growing area of the law. Issues surrounding child support, visitation rights, joint custody and child safety are being defined daily in the courts. Check here for resources for fathers in knowing and understanding their legal rights.
All about Father's Day--what the holiday is about, gift guides, ideas for honoring dad, and thoughts about how to celebrate Father's Day in June.
Have you just become a dad? Through natural means, by adoption, or by marrying into a single parent family? In any case, there is a significant adjustment period for new fathers. Check here for information tailored to you that will help in your transition to fatherhood.
Are you the single dad, custodial parent for your children? Whether you find yourself in this situation due to divorce, death or other painful experience, you can find tips and helps to making your role as a single dad more meaningful for your children.
One of a father's most important roles is that of protector of his children. In an era of sexual abuse, kidnapping, and domestic violence, fathers must be extra vigilant. Resources on this page identify practical approaches to child safety.
Dads who are divorced from their children's moms have a tough job. Keeping in touch from a distance or managing relationships with the children when you are not in the home is a mjor challenge. Check this page for resources to help divorced dads be the best dads possible under the circumstances.
One of the biggest challenges for fathers is selecting appropriate discipline for their children. Discipline is all about modifying behavior, not about anger or retaliation. Check out the resources on this page on effective discipline.
Compare prices and learn more about the top picks in various catagories of interest to fathers.
Information and tips to let you know what you need to know before buying products for your home and family. Check this site for advice before you go out and make that purchase for your children or family.
Information from your About Fatherhood Guide about products of interest to fathers. Check here for reviews of the best books, movies, and other products to help you with your quest to becoming the ideal dad.
Want to see what our visitors have submitted to About Fatherhood? Check out these articles from guest writers about a wide variety of topics of interest to dads.
Interested in some general links about being a dad? These sites offer lots of information about fatherhood in general. Check here for everything from adoption issues to magazines and e-zines, to music with a father's focus.
Looking for things to do with your children that will help build your relationship with them? This is the place to find information about bonding activities that will fill that important need in your child's life.
Interested in how best to help your children at school? Check these resources for being more involved, helping with homework, working with teachers and helping your children succeed at the business of education.
The best environment for a child is in a family with a father and mother. Find resources for strengthening marriage, improving communication and working through parenting issues with your kids' mom.
Have you embarked, ready or not, on the adventure of grandfathering? It is a whole new world! Check out the best resources on the Web for grandfathers.
With a busy schedule as a father and a full-time employee, fitting in fitness and health consciousness can be difficult. Find information on ways to be healthier and more fit and helping your children with their health and physical fitness as well.
While fatherhood is a serious business, it helps to remember that we are all human and that there is a funny side to parenting. For a walk on the lighter side, check out these references to the sometimes irreverent side of being a dad.
Since no dads were raised as daughters, we sometimes have a hard time relating to our female offspring. Find tips and information for being a great dad to your girls.
Parenting sons can be a challenge, even though we experienced it first hand with our dads and moms. This page contains information and resources for helping fathers relate to and parent their sons.
Helping teens succeed in life is a major undertaking, particularly when influences other than parents start taking a front seat for a teenager. Find helps and resources for working with teenagers, improving communication, understanding what makes them tick and being an effective dad during your child's teenage years.
Looking for tips and tools to make you a better shopper for your kids? Find information to help you shop smarter for your kids' needs, both online and offline. Find retailers' sites that address children and youth products and services.
One of the things that helps bond dads to their children is common involvement in sports and recreation. This page offers resources on the Internet focusing on youth sports, coaching youth teams, and participating with your children in a variety of recreational activities.
More and more fathers are opting to be at-home dads for a variety of reasons. Find information and resources here for dads who become primary caregiver and spend their working and waking hours at home.
Stepfathers face significant challenges as they move into a situation where they are often unwanted and unappreciated. It takes special skills and attitudes to be a successful stepfather. This page contains resources for stepfathers and fathers in blended families.
Fathers with a strong orientation to their values and spirituality often desire to pass on these important facets of life to their children. Find information here about ways to communicate and instill values in the lives and hearts of your children.
Sometimes dads and kids just want to kick back and enjoy a movie or video together! This page lists great dad and kid movies recommended by your About Fatherhood Guide.
Want some great gift giving ideas for Father's Day? Is he an outdoorsy dad, a lover of sports, a do-it-yourselfer, or a dad what just likes to settle in with a good book or movie? Check out these top picks for your dad and give him a thoughtful gift for Father's Day.