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Top 7 Gifts for the Do It Yourself Dad
Check out the top rated gifts for the do-it-yourself father--the amateur or professional handyman. Books, tools, magazines, software and more for your best loved do-it-yourselfer.

Christmas Coupon Book for a Teenage Daughter
Coupons for personal services for your teenage daughter are great gifts that are both inexpensive and fun. Giving your children your time and attention, and doing things with them that they love to do, shows you care more than almost anything else you could try. So take a look at these coupons and print them out, put them together in a booklet and stuff it in your teenage girl's stocking …

Christmas Coupons for Dads to Give to Teenage Boys
Want an inexpensive but personal gift for your teenage son for Christmas? Then a coupon book printed from the Fatherhood site at About.com would be a great idea. Print colorful coupons for personal service for your teenage son.

You Better Not Lie, I'm Telling You Why
Author Dawn fry shares her insights into why perpertuating the Santa Claus myth can be harmful to children.

Ten Tips for a Peaceful Holiday Season: Helping Kids Relax
Kids get pretty anxious over the holidays. It’s a time of excitement and wonder, and they often have a hard time relaxing, staying calm and sleeping well. Here are some tips to help your kids stay relaxed and on a healthy sleep schedule.

Great Christmas Traditions for Dads and Their Families
Some of the most fun family traditions are built around the holidays. Find out what other families are doing for Christmas family traditions, and consider including some of them in your family traditions.

Handling the Holidays as a Non-Custodial Dad
The holidays can be a tough time for a non-custodial father. Even if you have the children for all of part of the holidays, nothing is the same as it was when the family was intact. How should a non-custodial dad prepare for the holidays, with and without his kids?

Top Gifts for the Gadget-Hungry Dad
Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets? This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for this year's gift giving season for fathers.

Giving the Gift of Yourself to Your Dad at Christmas
What every dad wants most for Christmas is more time with his family. Here are some time tested ways to give dad what he really wants–more of you!

Daddy...is there really a Santa Claus?
Answering this question, especially at Christmastime, can be an emotional challenge for any dad. About Fatherhood contributor Mark Bulleit helps us come to grips with knowiong when it is right to come clean about Santa.

Top Ten Creative Gifts for Dads for Christmas
Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary.

Mixed Blessings: Celebrating The Holidays in an Interfaith Family
What happens when two religious traditions square off in an interfaith home? Whether the mom and dad are Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or of different groups within a faith, or whether the holiday is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Ramadan, there are many challenges to interfaith holiday traditions. Find out how families successfully balance the holidays in interfaith families.

Mind Your Manners
Is the behavior of your children in social settings embarrassing to you? Find out the best ways to teach them the whys and hows of well mannered and respectful behavior.

Giving the Gift of Self to Your Dad at Christmas
Wish your kids would give you something of themselves rather than another tie or pen and pencil set. Print this article out and leave it in a conspicuous place!

Invasion of the Houseguests
Many families will be entertaining houseguests this holiday season. What are the best ways to prepare your children for the visit of relatives or guests for an evening, a week or longer?

You Better Not Lie, I'm Telling You Why
Isn't Santa Claus supposed to be a magical childhood experience that enriches the lives of children? Before you answer yes to that question you may want to take a closer look at how the Santa "concept" really effects children.

Top Family Rated Video Games: X Box
Top rated video games for all family members for the X Box Platform. Check out the games that are fun and safe for family members of all ages. Includes information on sports games, action games, games suited for the younger set and more.

Top Family Rated Video Games--Playstation
Video games that are safe for the whole family and are still entertaining can be difficult to find. Check out these recommendations for family friendly video games using the Playstation or PS2 platform.

The Search for Santa Claus
Believe it or not, the search for Santa Claus doesn't begin at the North Pole. Instead, our search for Santa Claus (aka: St. Nicholas) begins in a small Swiss town during the 15th century AD. From the About Astrology Guide.

Here Comes Santa Claus
Want to do some fun holiday crafts with your kids? Need some creative ideas? Look no further than the About Family Craft site's resources for Christmas craft ideas!

Holiday Happenings
Do you just hate those holiday newsletters that make it sound like the families sending them are living perfect lives? Well check out this article in FatherMag that tops all of those braggy newsletters you've ever seen!