As I communicate with fathers all over the world about parentoing, being a dad and working with family issues, I have found some amazing Facebook pages b y and for dads that can help any mana be a better father. While I know first hand how addictive Facebook can be, it is an important tool for tech savvy fathers. So check out these pages and see what you thin. You can even suggest other great Facebook pages for fathers at the bottom of the page.
1. Man of the House
I have been a big fan of Man of the House, whether at their website or their Facebook page. The articles are always timely and well written, and cover all aspects of a man's life from health to career to family.
2. All Pro Dad
All Pro Dad is an organization founded by former NFL Coach Tony Dungy and is a site dedicated to speaking out about the importance of fatherhood in the lives of families and children. The Facebook page offers links to upcoming events, articles, advice and more for fathers.
3. Savvy Daddy
Savvy Daddy is one of the most "liked" of the fatherhood pages on Facebook, and for good reason. With lots of interactivity and opportunities to share fathering experiences, it is a great place to explore for any father.
4. PBS Parents
PBS Parents, while not specifically directed at fathers, has a ton of helpful information on parenting, and helps connect dads to ideas and resources available through PBS. It is one of the pages I go to often to catch up on parenting issues of interest to fathers.
5. National Fatherhood Initiative
The National Fatherhood Initiative is a national effort in the US to strengthen families and fathers. Their Facebook page offers links to tons of material of help to fathers and has links to news articles about fathers around the country.
6. Single Dad Laughing
Sometimes you run across a Facebook page that is just so human it makes you smile. Single Dad Laughing is one of the best known fathering blogs and the Facebook page keeps the same sense of hunor about life and single parenting. Whether he writes about vacations, parenting in general, or the foibles of single fathering, any dad is guaranteed to have a fun moment or two at Single Dad Laughing.
7. Dad Labs
Dad Labs has an amazing website as well. Dad Labs is the name of a television show in which a group of dads help point other fathers in the right direction. The page offers a weekly list of top parenting articles and more helps for dads of all ages.
8. Adventures in Fatherhood
Jeff Allanach is a columnist for The Gazette in Maryland and writes about family and fatherhood issues. His columns are very real and very readable, and I enjoy them a lot. His Facebook page offers personal insights from the everyday life of a great dad!
9. Daddy's Home
Daddy's Home is the Facebook page for the National At-Home-Dad Network. This page has lots of resources for Stay-at-Home Dads including information about and from their national conventions, links to good articles for fathers and more!
10. Playground Dad
Playground Dad is one my favorite fatherhood websites, particularly because they focus on making time for play with the kids by being more efficient with time elsewhere. And they love gadgets that help with personal productivity. They have a ton of great resources for dads of all types and interests.
