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Non-Custodial Dads (87)
For fathers who either don't have custody of their children or who have a joint custody arrangement, there are many issues to balance. 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 and how to best meet the needs of their children.

New Dads Resources (59)
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.

Activities (105)
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.

Non-Traditional Fathers (99)
Whether you are a divorced, single, or widowed father, a stepfather or a stay at home dad, you have need specific to your circumstances. Learn more about how to be successful with your fathering challenges.

Self-Care (43)
With so many demands on their time and attention, fathers have a special need to stay healthy and sharp. Find resources on men's health, values and spirituality, humor and more to help fathers stay balanced.

Challenges (220)
In every father's life, there are continuing challenges in working with their families and children and their needs. Learn from other fathers about how to handle special challenges in life.

Wives and Mothers (13)
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.

Disciplining for Dads (28)
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.

Technology (16)
Fathers today are pretty tech savvy. Learn more about using technology to your advantage in working with your family and making more time to enjoy them.

Ages and Stages (71)
As children reach various ages and stages of life, the father's job evolves as well. Learn about dealing with children's unique needs at various stages of life and with various specific challenges. Sons, daughters, teenagers, adult children, adoptive children and children with special needs all have their own sets of challenges for a father.

Finances (13)
There always seems to be more month at the end of the money than there is money at the end of the month. Find out how to better manage your money, to save for college and retirement, and to make good financial decisions.

Work Life Balance (15)
Some of the hardest balancing dads do is coordinating work life, home life and personal life. Find information about achieveing and maintaining work-life balance.

Holidays (85)
Holidays are supposed to be special times for families and dads. Sometimes, however, they bring mixed feelings. Learn more about making the holidays a little brighter for yourself and your family.

Local Resources (219)
Trying to find information on fatherhood resources in your state? Curious about the details of state laws impacting fathers, custody, visitation, child support and the like? Then find your state here and click through to find resources in your area that can help you in your efforts to be a great father.

Gift Guide (17)
Looking for a gift for dad that will meet his needs and interests? Here you will find gifts for fathers of all kinds for birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or any other important event.

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