Activities for Dads and Kids

Fathers know intuitively that fitness is important for our children. Find out the benefits of helping children be fit and what you can do to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for your children.

Many fathers are quick to discipline or impose consequences when children fail, but we need even more to celebrate their successes. Here are some ideas for recognizing that great report card, a sports championship, a special award or other important accomplishment.

Creative play is an important part of a child's development. Setting aside a room for play can be a great way to encourage play. Find out what you need to know to plan for and create a playroom that will be both fun and functional.

Family life seems to be getting more and more complex all the time. Too many places to be, chores to be done, and demands on our time and attention. Fortunately, there are many great tools available on the Web to help manage our family time and resources. From the most simple to the most robust, every family will find something here that will...

Making sure the fun activities of the summer become lasting memories will pay dividends over and over for a father. Authors Tom Haller and Chick Moorman share some exceptional ideas for burning memories in the minds and hearts of your children.

Spending one on one time with your children is one of the best ways to build memories and to build a positive relationship. Here are some tips for making these one on one "dates" fun and memorable, as well as some ideas for things to do together.

Many dads are finding how tough it is to bring our children out of the individual worlds of iPods and video games back to family centered activities. Kristie McDonald of NitroToyz offers some solid ideas about how to get the children involved in a family hobby that builds memories and family unity.

A father and children breakfast on a weekend morning can be a fun and memorable experience. Whether it is crepes, bacon and eggs, waffles, dutch oven or fun-shaped pancakes, weekend breakfasts can be great bonding times. So tie on an apron, stake out the kitchen and get the kids involved.

A review of The Dangerous Book for Boys by Hal and Conn Iggulden.

Whether you are a traditional dad in a traditional family, a non custodial dad, a stay home dad, a stepdad, or whatever your role, the most precious thing a dad can give his kids is his time. A personal investment in your children is much more important to them than any toy, video game or electronic gadget. Here are some great, and sometimes creative, ways to get together with your kids in a positive way.

School’s out for summer, and our kids all want to watch television or play video games for three months straight. But successful parents know that summer vacation is an opportunity, not just a break. Find solutions for keeping your kids’ minds and bodies active this summer.

In the average US household, the television is on for more than 7 hours per day. Turning off the TV and focusing attention on your family can pay significant dividends. Find the courage to turn off the television and tune into your family.

If you find yourself in a situation where you are the head honcho of this year's reunion, don't despair. Think of the reunion planning task as running a marathon.

Looking forward to a summer vacation on the road with your family? Find tips on planning the trip, making it fun for the family, and finding great destinations for the vacation.

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!

Tell us about your favorite family vacation destination. Whether it is a theme park, a resort, a cruise or a national park, tell us about it. Give your favorite family vacation destination a rating and give your advice to other fathers and parents.

When Mom is away, things can be tough if dad isn’t prepared for the child care experience. How can a father be prepared and take care of the kids, even if they wish Mom was still there?