Fatherhood: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top Ten Wedding Dance Songs
Trying to find the perfect wedding dance song for you and your daughter at her wedding? Then explore this list of favorite songs from brides and from fathers of the bride.
Trying to find the perfect wedding dance song for you and your daughter at her wedding? Then explore this list of favorite songs from brides and from fathers of the bride.
Gift Ideas for Dads
Trying to find a great gift for your father? This guide to gifts for dads of all kinds and for all seasons is a great place to start looking for that gift for your special dad.
Trying to find a great gift for your father? This guide to gifts for dads of all kinds and for all seasons is a great place to start looking for that gift for your special dad.
Wedding Toasts
If your daughter is getting married, you will likely have an opportunity to make a speech or offer a toast as the father of the bride. Here are some memorable outlines for wedding toasts for the father of the bride as you send your daughter off into the adventure of marriage.
If your daughter is getting married, you will likely have an opportunity to make a speech or offer a toast as the father of the bride. Here are some memorable outlines for wedding toasts for the father of the bride as you send your daughter off into the adventure of marriage.
Country Wedding Dance Songs
Some of the best father-daughter wedding dance songs are in the country music genre. Check out this list of country songs that you and your daughter will love at her wedding reception.
Some of the best father-daughter wedding dance songs are in the country music genre. Check out this list of country songs that you and your daughter will love at her wedding reception.
Father of the Bride
So, your daughter is getting married. Well, congratulations and welcome to the exclusive group of soon-to-be
So, your daughter is getting married. Well, congratulations and welcome to the exclusive group of soon-to-be
Popular Wedding Dance Songs
Looking for a traditional or popular wedding song for a bride and her father to dance to? This list includes wedding songs from pop artists and popular singers over the last several years.
Looking for a traditional or popular wedding song for a bride and her father to dance to? This list includes wedding songs from pop artists and popular singers over the last several years.
Child Support 411
Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind in your child support or want to change the child support arrangements. Learn more about how child support works and how to make it work for you and your children.
Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind in your child support or want to change the child support arrangements. Learn more about how child support works and how to make it work for you and your children.
Effects of Divorce on Children
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children whose parents divorce are at risk emotionally, learn and watch for the danger signs, and find ways to help them and you cope with the impacts of divorce.
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children whose parents divorce are at risk emotionally, learn and watch for the danger signs, and find ways to help them and you cope with the impacts of divorce.
Inexpensive Father's Day Gifts
Looking for a gift idea for Father's Day that is free or inexpensive? Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive Father's Day gift ideas for dad.
Looking for a gift idea for Father's Day that is free or inexpensive? Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive Father's Day gift ideas for dad.
Creative Gifts for Dads
Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s 2005 gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary.
Ever wondered what to buy for dear old dad for Christmas? Then look no further than About Fatherhood’s 2005 gift guide. Here you will find creative and clever gifts that are truly out of the ordinary.
Camping Activities
Camping with the family is a favorite activity for many fathers. But once you get there and get camp set up, what do you do? These family camping activities are designed for fun and for building great family memories.
Camping with the family is a favorite activity for many fathers. But once you get there and get camp set up, what do you do? These family camping activities are designed for fun and for building great family memories.
Rolling Backpacks
Experts extol the virtue of rolling backpacks for children. Are you trying to find a good rolling backpack for your child? These rolling backpacks look great, work well and will protect the kids' backs as they head off to school.
Experts extol the virtue of rolling backpacks for children. Are you trying to find a good rolling backpack for your child? These rolling backpacks look great, work well and will protect the kids' backs as they head off to school.
Statistics on Fatherlessness
The epidemic of fatherlessness in the United States has had serious consequences for children. Statistics from recent research bears out the need for fathers to return home.
The epidemic of fatherlessness in the United States has had serious consequences for children. Statistics from recent research bears out the need for fathers to return home.
Porn Addictions
If you are experiencing addictive behaviors relating to sex or pornography, you know it can be hard to change. Breaking the cycle of sex addiction is possible if you make it a priority and if you work the necessary steps to freedom.
If you are experiencing addictive behaviors relating to sex or pornography, you know it can be hard to change. Breaking the cycle of sex addiction is possible if you make it a priority and if you work the necessary steps to freedom.
Father of the Bride Wedding Speeches
Fathers of the bride are usually expected to give a short wedding speech or toast. These examples of successful wedding speeches for the father of the bride can either be used as is or may give you some ideas for crafting your own father of the bride speech.
Fathers of the bride are usually expected to give a short wedding speech or toast. These examples of successful wedding speeches for the father of the bride can either be used as is or may give you some ideas for crafting your own father of the bride speech.
Grounding
Finding effective methods for changing the behavior of your children is one of the great challenges of parenting. Learn more about grounding as a disciplinary technique--what works and what doesn't and when grounding is an effective strategy.
Finding effective methods for changing the behavior of your children is one of the great challenges of parenting. Learn more about grounding as a disciplinary technique--what works and what doesn't and when grounding is an effective strategy.
Father Daughter Connection
While many fathers and their daughters have a close personal relationship, others do not. If you are having a bit of a hard time getting close to your daughter, or if you want to improve an already good connection, learn more about having a good father-daughter relationship.
While many fathers and their daughters have a close personal relationship, others do not. If you are having a bit of a hard time getting close to your daughter, or if you want to improve an already good connection, learn more about having a good father-daughter relationship.
Everything About Labor
A big part of an expectant father's role is to help his partner through the labor process. Experienced dads share insights into what a first time dad needs to know.
A big part of an expectant father's role is to help his partner through the labor process. Experienced dads share insights into what a first time dad needs to know.
Cost of Paternity Tests
If you need a paternity test to establish your biological relationship with a child, how should you expect to pay for a paternity test?
If you need a paternity test to establish your biological relationship with a child, how should you expect to pay for a paternity test?
Body Changes in Pregnancy
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy progresses, and how should be respond?
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy progresses, and how should be respond?
Ten Common Discipline Mistakes
Disciplining children to change their behavior is an important role for fathers. But often we find ourselves reverting back to the less effective ways our parents might have used with us. Being aware of and avoiding these child discipline mistakes will help fathers take a more productive approach to discipline that really will change behavior.
Disciplining children to change their behavior is an important role for fathers. But often we find ourselves reverting back to the less effective ways our parents might have used with us. Being aware of and avoiding these child discipline mistakes will help fathers take a more productive approach to discipline that really will change behavior.
Child Custody Information
Information and resources for fathers related to child custody. Learn about joint custody, dealing with custody issues, working with your family law attorney and more about dealing with child custody issues.
Information and resources for fathers related to child custody. Learn about joint custody, dealing with custody issues, working with your family law attorney and more about dealing with child custody issues.
Fathers and Wedding Events
The day a daughter marries can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced fathers of the bride did to make their role in the wedding celebration important and the experience positive for dad, mom and daughter.
The day a daughter marries can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced fathers of the bride did to make their role in the wedding celebration important and the experience positive for dad, mom and daughter.
Online Family Calendars
More and more families are using technology to manage their busy lives. These online family calendars offer a range of organizing tools from simple calendars to more full-featured organizers. Find out which systems are right for your family.
More and more families are using technology to manage their busy lives. These online family calendars offer a range of organizing tools from simple calendars to more full-featured organizers. Find out which systems are right for your family.
Making Joint Custody Work
With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids and their kids' mom.
With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids and their kids' mom.
Dating for Divorced Dads
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?
So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?
How to Express Anger
One of the biggest challenges for a father is learning how to express anger without causing emotional or physical harm. Here are some effective ways to think about anger and to learn to express it in ways which help children rather than harm them.
One of the biggest challenges for a father is learning how to express anger without causing emotional or physical harm. Here are some effective ways to think about anger and to learn to express it in ways which help children rather than harm them.
Setting Limits
Setting boundaries and limits around a child's behavior is an important skill for fathers. Learn more about the keys to effectively setting limits for your children.
Setting boundaries and limits around a child's behavior is an important skill for fathers. Learn more about the keys to effectively setting limits for your children.
Dealing with Miscarriage
A miscarriage can be a physical and an emotional blow for an expectant couple. Learn more about miscarriage, how to be supportive to your partner and how to deal with your own feelings of loss.
A miscarriage can be a physical and an emotional blow for an expectant couple. Learn more about miscarriage, how to be supportive to your partner and how to deal with your own feelings of loss.
Last Month of Pregnancy
What a dad needs to know about helping his partner make it through her final month of pregnancy and how to make it through the anxiety himself
What a dad needs to know about helping his partner make it through her final month of pregnancy and how to make it through the anxiety himself
Bonding with the New Baby
You have a new baby at home, and hope to be able to have a bonding experience with the little one. What can a dad do to better bond with his baby?
You have a new baby at home, and hope to be able to have a bonding experience with the little one. What can a dad do to better bond with his baby?
Favorite Television Fathers
Who is your favorite television father? Check out this list and then add your own.
Who is your favorite television father? Check out this list and then add your own.
Raising Your Daughter
Single fathers often find that raising their daughters is life’s greatest challenge. Find some tips and advice from dads who have been there about successfully raising a daughter as a single dad.
Single fathers often find that raising their daughters is life’s greatest challenge. Find some tips and advice from dads who have been there about successfully raising a daughter as a single dad.
Teens and Friends
As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.
As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends. Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager’s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.
Gifts for Gadget-Hungry Dads
Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets? This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for fathers.
Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets? This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for fathers.
Father's Day Quotations
A few favorite quotes about fathers for Father's Day. Use them in poems, on cards, or in any way as a part of Father's Day.
A few favorite quotes about fathers for Father's Day. Use them in poems, on cards, or in any way as a part of Father's Day.
Ways to Spend Quality Time
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.
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.
Family Board Games
Every dad wants quality time with his family and playing board games can be a great way to interact. Here are some board games that I recommend for a fun evening at home with the kids.
Every dad wants quality time with his family and playing board games can be a great way to interact. Here are some board games that I recommend for a fun evening at home with the kids.
Adult Children Come Home
In the United States, over 4 million people between the ages of 25 and 34 are living with their parents. What should a father do when one or more of his adult children want to come back to live with him? How can you support your children while still maintaining privacy, respect and personal responsibility?
In the United States, over 4 million people between the ages of 25 and 34 are living with their parents. What should a father do when one or more of his adult children want to come back to live with him? How can you support your children while still maintaining privacy, respect and personal responsibility?
Success as a Divorced Dad
Being a successful divorced dad--that is maintaining a good relationship with the children despite being divorced from their mother--is an extra burden for dads to bear. What can you do to have a greater probability of success in this situation?
Being a successful divorced dad--that is maintaining a good relationship with the children despite being divorced from their mother--is an extra burden for dads to bear. What can you do to have a greater probability of success in this situation?
Answers to New Dads' Questions
Are you about to become a new dad? There is probably nothing more intimidating in life than finding out that your partner is expecting. Here are the most important things you need to know as you embark on this adventure known as fatherhood.
Are you about to become a new dad? There is probably nothing more intimidating in life than finding out that your partner is expecting. Here are the most important things you need to know as you embark on this adventure known as fatherhood.
Dance Steps for Father Daughter Wedding Dances
Many wedding songs work well for the father-daughter wedding dance, but you need to know the dance steps before you can dance at the wedding without being embarrassed. Find quick instructions for dances like the waltz, the fox trot, the quick step and more.
Many wedding songs work well for the father-daughter wedding dance, but you need to know the dance steps before you can dance at the wedding without being embarrassed. Find quick instructions for dances like the waltz, the fox trot, the quick step and more.
Father's Day Craft Projects
A list of Father's Day craft ideas from About.com Guides. Inexpensive, creative and fun craft ideas for Father's Day gifts that kids will love and fathers will love even more.
A list of Father's Day craft ideas from About.com Guides. Inexpensive, creative and fun craft ideas for Father's Day gifts that kids will love and fathers will love even more.
Gifts for Traveling Dads
If your dad loves to travel, or even he just has to travel, here are some gifts you might consider giving your dad. Find the best luggage, travel accessories and trip ideas.
If your dad loves to travel, or even he just has to travel, here are some gifts you might consider giving your dad. Find the best luggage, travel accessories and trip ideas.
Why Manners
Is the behavior or manners 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.
Is the behavior or manners 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.
Aftermath of an Affair
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on rebuilding a marriage after an affair.
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on rebuilding a marriage after an affair.
Make Your Home Fun for Teens
Many parents want their teenagers and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home fun for teenagers and a place where your teens and their friends want to hang out?
Many parents want their teenagers and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home fun for teenagers and a place where your teens and their friends want to hang out?
Length of child support
What fathers need to know about the duration of child support orders.
What fathers need to know about the duration of child support orders.
Stay Close to Your Daughter
Here are some time-tested ideas for dads to stay connected to their daughters as they grow through childhood and the teenage years.
Here are some time-tested ideas for dads to stay connected to their daughters as they grow through childhood and the teenage years.
Teaching Your Teen to Drive
Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task. But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few simple tips, the process can be successful. Learn how to be a good driver education dad.
Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task. But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few simple tips, the process can be successful. Learn how to be a good driver education dad.
How to Waltz
Whether at a daughter's coming out party or at her wedding, there will be opportunities for fathers and daughters to dance together in formal and informal settings. If you need to learn the waltz for such an event, this step by step process will help you master the basic step and not be embarrassed as a dancing dad.
Whether at a daughter's coming out party or at her wedding, there will be opportunities for fathers and daughters to dance together in formal and informal settings. If you need to learn the waltz for such an event, this step by step process will help you master the basic step and not be embarrassed as a dancing dad.
When Baby Cries
New dads can feel a little out of their league when the baby cries and cries and cries. But dads need to know why babies cry and what they should and should not do.
New dads can feel a little out of their league when the baby cries and cries and cries. But dads need to know why babies cry and what they should and should not do.
Child Support Unmarried Dads
How child support works for fathers never married to the child's mother
How child support works for fathers never married to the child's mother
Gifts for the Do It Yoursel...
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.
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.
Benefits of Fatherhood
Fatherhood has a tendency to change men for the better. Find out what the research says about the ways that fatherhood benefits a man in all aspects of his life.
Fatherhood has a tendency to change men for the better. Find out what the research says about the ways that fatherhood benefits a man in all aspects of his life.
Gifts for the Sportsman Dad
Gifts for fathers who enjoy the outdoors: golf, camping, hiking, fishing and more. All gifts are reasonably priced and are available for Fathers Day, birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Gifts for fathers who enjoy the outdoors: golf, camping, hiking, fishing and more. All gifts are reasonably priced and are available for Fathers Day, birthdays, Christmas, or just because.
Body Changes - First Trimester
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy begins and moves through the first trimester, and how should be respond?
When our partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy begins and moves through the first trimester, and how should be respond?
Father's Day Poems
Looking for a verse to use for a Father's Day card, letter or sign? This list will help you find just the right Father's Day poem.
Looking for a verse to use for a Father's Day card, letter or sign? This list will help you find just the right Father's Day poem.
Ways to Balance Life and Work
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today's pressures of work and other priorities, work life balance can be difficult for fathers. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make work life balance work for them and their families.
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today's pressures of work and other priorities, work life balance can be difficult for fathers. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make work life balance work for them and their families.
High Expectations
The debate rages among parents and child behavioral experts. Should parents set high expectations for
The debate rages among parents and child behavioral experts. Should parents set high expectations for
Gifts For Dads Who Love Cars
If your father is an auto enthusiast, then check here for great gift ideas for him. From GPS to radar detectors to emergency equipment, you'll find a gift idea that dad is sure to love.
If your father is an auto enthusiast, then check here for great gift ideas for him. From GPS to radar detectors to emergency equipment, you'll find a gift idea that dad is sure to love.
Ex Parte Order
Definition of an ex parte order in family law and custody proceedings.
Definition of an ex parte order in family law and custody proceedings.
Child Support Amounts
How the courts determine the appropriate amount of child support payments is based on several factors.
How the courts determine the appropriate amount of child support payments is based on several factors.
Children and Aggression
From guest contributor Patty Wipfler from the Parenting Leadership Institute comes a very helpful article on what to do when your child acts aggressively toward others.
From guest contributor Patty Wipfler from the Parenting Leadership Institute comes a very helpful article on what to do when your child acts aggressively toward others.
Must Haves for College Student
Are you sending a son or daughter off to college for the first time? If so, you may be feeling like one dad I know, who said his job in getting his daughter equipped for college was a “walking, talking ATM.” Seriously, it can be a financial drain for getting your child ready for college life. Here is a list of items which college students need to be successful during their college years.
Are you sending a son or daughter off to college for the first time? If so, you may be feeling like one dad I know, who said his job in getting his daughter equipped for college was a “walking, talking ATM.” Seriously, it can be a financial drain for getting your child ready for college life. Here is a list of items which college students need to be successful during their college years.
Give Dad the Best Gift--You
What every dad wants most for father's day is more time with his family. Here are some time tested ways to give dad what he really wants–more of you!
What every dad wants most for father's day is more time with his family. Here are some time tested ways to give dad what he really wants–more of you!
Divorced Dad Daughters Wedding
There are not many more challenging moments for a divorced dad than when his daughter gets married. Find out how to prepare for and handle the events of your daughter's wedding and still help her have a great experience.
There are not many more challenging moments for a divorced dad than when his daughter gets married. Find out how to prepare for and handle the events of your daughter's wedding and still help her have a great experience.
Your Child's Love Language
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language.
Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language.
Behind on Child Support
There are big consequences for missing child support payments.
There are big consequences for missing child support payments.
All Things Father's Day
Information and resources about Father's Day. The history of Father's Day, poems and quotations about Father's Day, recipes, crafts for Father's Day and more.
Information and resources about Father's Day. The history of Father's Day, poems and quotations about Father's Day, recipes, crafts for Father's Day and more.
Celebrating Success
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.
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.
Making Good Decisions
Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. These insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions will help them learn to make good decisions.
Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. These insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions will help them learn to make good decisions.
Are You Ready for Fatherhood?
Want to find out if you are ready to make the fatherhood commitment? Take our quiz and examine your preparation, attitudes and readiness to be a great dad.
Want to find out if you are ready to make the fatherhood commitment? Take our quiz and examine your preparation, attitudes and readiness to be a great dad.
Wedding Budgets
So your daughter or son is getting married, and you have the responsibility to plan for and pay the bills. Find out what you should know about wedding planning and budgeting so you can make wise decisions and draw the appropriate limits around spending for the wedding.
So your daughter or son is getting married, and you have the responsibility to plan for and pay the bills. Find out what you should know about wedding planning and budgeting so you can make wise decisions and draw the appropriate limits around spending for the wedding.
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?
Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?
Gifts for Grandfathers
Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us. This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.
Looking for a gift for your grandfather? Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us. This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.
Teens and Cell Phones
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What options are best for teens? And how do you manage the use of that cell phone for your benefit and for theirs?
Does your teen or pre-teen carry a cell phone? About one-third of children this age in America do. How do you decide when to let them carry a phone? What options are best for teens? And how do you manage the use of that cell phone for your benefit and for theirs?
Workaholism
Do you find yourself more and more committed to work and less and less to family? Then you may be experiencing the psychological addiction known as workaholism. Find out about the challenges of being a workaholic and how to get out of the rut and regain balance in your busy life.
Do you find yourself more and more committed to work and less and less to family? Then you may be experiencing the psychological addiction known as workaholism. Find out about the challenges of being a workaholic and how to get out of the rut and regain balance in your busy life.
The Reception and After
Finally, the wedding is over and now it is time for the reception and the honeymoon. What things can a father do to make this time special and of minimal stress for the new bride and the family?
Finally, the wedding is over and now it is time for the reception and the honeymoon. What things can a father do to make this time special and of minimal stress for the new bride and the family?
When is Father's Day?
When is Father's Day for this year and in the future in any given country?
When is Father's Day for this year and in the future in any given country?
Making Her Feel Special
Making time for a little romance seems to be getting harder and harder. Learn what a husband can do to make his wife feel special and help her know that she is loved.
Making time for a little romance seems to be getting harder and harder. Learn what a husband can do to make his wife feel special and help her know that she is loved.
Gifts for the Barbecue Dad
Gift ideas for fathers who love to barbecue.
Gift ideas for fathers who love to barbecue.
Dating for Divorced Dads -Finding Women
So, if you have decided to jump back into dating as a divorced dad, just how do you go about finding women to date? How do you inject yourself into this new world?
So, if you have decided to jump back into dating as a divorced dad, just how do you go about finding women to date? How do you inject yourself into this new world?
Top Books for Helping Kids ...
Kids are so often the innocent victims in a divorce. These books are great for any dad to sit down and read with his kids to help them understand how to best cope with divorce, how to stay whole, and ways to think about the changes in their lives as the result of divorce.
Kids are so often the innocent victims in a divorce. These books are great for any dad to sit down and read with his kids to help them understand how to best cope with divorce, how to stay whole, and ways to think about the changes in their lives as the result of divorce.
Father's Role in Wedding Plans
The day a daughter marries, and the preparation for it, can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced fathers of the bride did to make their role in wedding planning important and a positive experience for dad, mom and daughter.
The day a daughter marries, and the preparation for it, can be pretty traumatic for a father. Emotionally, financially and physically, the experience can be overwhelming. Find out what experienced fathers of the bride did to make their role in wedding planning important and a positive experience for dad, mom and daughter.
When To Call the Baby's Doctor
Dads are often nervous about babies when they get sick. How to know when sick is sick enough to involve the baby's pediatrician.
Dads are often nervous about babies when they get sick. How to know when sick is sick enough to involve the baby's pediatrician.
Postpartum Depression
As a father of a new baby, you have many challenges associated with the transition involving the new baby. But you will also likely have to deal with a new range of emotions with your baby’s mom. Learn more about postpartum emotions, including depression, the “baby blues” or more serious issues.
As a father of a new baby, you have many challenges associated with the transition involving the new baby. But you will also likely have to deal with a new range of emotions with your baby’s mom. Learn more about postpartum emotions, including depression, the “baby blues” or more serious issues.
Summer Road Trips
Looking forward to a summer vacation on the road with your family? Find tips on planning the summer road trip, making it fun for the family, and finding great destinations for the family vacation.
Looking forward to a summer vacation on the road with your family? Find tips on planning the summer road trip, making it fun for the family, and finding great destinations for the family vacation.
What To Do About Sexting
It seems to be all over the news. Tweens and teens are using their cell phones to send sexually explicit text messages and nude photos to their friends. Find out what you need to know about this sexting phenomenon and what you can do about it to protect your kids from sexting and its implications.
It seems to be all over the news. Tweens and teens are using their cell phones to send sexually explicit text messages and nude photos to their friends. Find out what you need to know about this sexting phenomenon and what you can do about it to protect your kids from sexting and its implications.
Attachment Parenting
Learn about the parenting style called attachment parenting. Find out how and why it works for many families and children and what fathers need to know about attachment
Learn about the parenting style called attachment parenting. Find out how and why it works for many families and children and what fathers need to know about attachment
Top Family Rated Video Game...
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 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.
Fathers of Twins
Men who find out they are going to be a father of twins sometimes experience some feelings of shock and awe. Yet being a dad of twins is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Find out what successful fathers of twins do to make it work for them and their families.
Men who find out they are going to be a father of twins sometimes experience some feelings of shock and awe. Yet being a dad of twins is an exceptionally rewarding experience. Find out what successful fathers of twins do to make it work for them and their families.
Dutch Oven Cooking Basics
I love my dutch ovens and cooking dutch oven meals and desserts for my family. Find out how to cook with and clean a dutch oven and create great meals.
I love my dutch ovens and cooking dutch oven meals and desserts for my family. Find out how to cook with and clean a dutch oven and create great meals.
Children Impact on Divorce
Studies show that the divorce of their parents cause a big impact on children. Learn how children are impacted by divorce and what parents can do to make the transition easier.
Studies show that the divorce of their parents cause a big impact on children. Learn how children are impacted by divorce and what parents can do to make the transition easier.
Dating Do's and Don'ts
What should a divorced dad do and not do as he reenters the world of dating?
What should a divorced dad do and not do as he reenters the world of dating?
Teens and Money
Teaching teens how to manage their money can be a real challenge. Use these tips to teach them to save, spend and use credit wisely.
Teaching teens how to manage their money can be a real challenge. Use these tips to teach them to save, spend and use credit wisely.
Children's Books About Dads
Want to sit down and read a book with your son or daughter that will bring you closer together? Then check out this list of books about fathers that you can read with your kids.
Want to sit down and read a book with your son or daughter that will bring you closer together? Then check out this list of books about fathers that you can read with your kids.
A Little Girl Needs Daddy
Father's Day Poem - A Little Girl Needs Daddy
Father's Day Poem - A Little Girl Needs Daddy
Dance the Quick Step
When a dad without a lot of dancing experience needs to dance the quick step for a wedding, debutante ball or other event, this quick tutorial will help him learn the basic step and not embarrass himself in the process.
When a dad without a lot of dancing experience needs to dance the quick step for a wedding, debutante ball or other event, this quick tutorial will help him learn the basic step and not embarrass himself in the process.
Gifts for A Single Dad
Whether itÂ’s Fathers Day, Christmas or a birthday, it can be really tough finding a great gift for the
Whether itÂ’s Fathers Day, Christmas or a birthday, it can be really tough finding a great gift for the
My Dad's Hands
Father's Day Poem - My Dad's Hands
Father's Day Poem - My Dad's Hands
Affair Proofing Your Marriage
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.
Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.
How to Teach Your Children Self-Discipline
A critical life skill that children need to develop is self-discipline. Get some ideas about how a father can teach his children self-control. self-discipline and to work for something that they really want.
A critical life skill that children need to develop is self-discipline. Get some ideas about how a father can teach his children self-control. self-discipline and to work for something that they really want.
Power Principles for Dads
Every successful father bases his fathering on basic principles. These ten power principles for fathers will help any dad be better and develop improved relationships with his children.
Every successful father bases his fathering on basic principles. These ten power principles for fathers will help any dad be better and develop improved relationships with his children.
Changing Child Support Payment
How to go about changing child support amounts.
How to go about changing child support amounts.
Planning Camping Trips
A successful family camping trip can be easier with a few simple steps. Here are some tips and tricks for putting together a family camping experience that will build good memories and be fun for you and the kids.
A successful family camping trip can be easier with a few simple steps. Here are some tips and tricks for putting together a family camping experience that will build good memories and be fun for you and the kids.
Body Changes - Second Trimester
When your partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as his partner goes through the second trimester of pregnancy, and what should he do about it?
When your partner becomes pregnant, lots of things change. Some of the most notable changes happen to her body as the baby develops. What should an expectant dad expect as his partner goes through the second trimester of pregnancy, and what should he do about it?
Custody and Child Support
Information about how divorce affects child support
Information about how divorce affects child support
Body Changes - Third Trimester
As pregnancy progresses, the physical and emotional changes our partners experience become more pronounced. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy nears its completion, and what can he do to help his partner?
As pregnancy progresses, the physical and emotional changes our partners experience become more pronounced. What should an expectant dad expect as the pregnancy nears its completion, and what can he do to help his partner?
Printable Father's Day Coupons
Printable Coupons for Father's Day gifts of service
Printable Coupons for Father's Day gifts of service
Movies for Fathers
Looking for a movie for your dad or to share with your children? Then check out our recommendations for the best movies with a fatherhood theme.
Looking for a movie for your dad or to share with your children? Then check out our recommendations for the best movies with a fatherhood theme.
Fitness Gifts for Dads
Looking for a gift for the man who lives for fitness? This list will give you lots of ideas for gifts for the fitness-oriented father for any special day.
Looking for a gift for the man who lives for fitness? This list will give you lots of ideas for gifts for the fitness-oriented father for any special day.
Your Kids and Crushes
Your son or daughter confesses, directly or indirectly, that he or she has a crush on someone at school, at church or on the Internet. What attitudes should a caring dad have about crushes and what should he do if he is concerned?
Your son or daughter confesses, directly or indirectly, that he or she has a crush on someone at school, at church or on the Internet. What attitudes should a caring dad have about crushes and what should he do if he is concerned?
Top Ten iPhone Apps for Dads
If you have an iPhone, you have one of the most powerful and incredible digital tools ever. And if you are a dad, you should know that you can use the iPhone, with the right software, to help you in your personal and family responsibilities. Find the best application for your iPhone, why you should have them, and how they can make your job as a father easier.
If you have an iPhone, you have one of the most powerful and incredible digital tools ever. And if you are a dad, you should know that you can use the iPhone, with the right software, to help you in your personal and family responsibilities. Find the best application for your iPhone, why you should have them, and how they can make your job as a father easier.
Summer Picnic Fun
Stuck being the social director for your summer family picnic or reunion? Change your attitude about making that event fun with some great ideas for games and other activities.
Stuck being the social director for your summer family picnic or reunion? Change your attitude about making that event fun with some great ideas for games and other activities.
Blow Up a Balloon
A fun science experiment involves blowing up a balloon using a bottle, lemon juice and baking soda. It shows what happens when an acid and a base are mixed.
A fun science experiment involves blowing up a balloon using a bottle, lemon juice and baking soda. It shows what happens when an acid and a base are mixed.
Close To Home After Divorce
A recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology documents the need that children have for access to both parents after a divorce. The evidence is clear and convincing: keeping both parents close by is critical for children to survive a family breakup. Here's why its important to keep close to home when you are a divorced dad.
A recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology documents the need that children have for access to both parents after a divorce. The evidence is clear and convincing: keeping both parents close by is critical for children to survive a family breakup. Here's why its important to keep close to home when you are a divorced dad.
Top Ten Baby Items
It seems that every baby brings with it a ton of stuff. Accessories, furniture and more seem to come into every home with a new baby. What items will serve a new father and baby best?
It seems that every baby brings with it a ton of stuff. Accessories, furniture and more seem to come into every home with a new baby. What items will serve a new father and baby best?
Why Be an At-Home Dad
Thinking about taking the plunge into stay-at-home fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad.
Thinking about taking the plunge into stay-at-home fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad.
The Visitation Handbook
A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember
A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember
Child Support and Visitation
When a father doesn't get his court ordered visitation, he generally cannot withhold child support payments.
When a father doesn't get his court ordered visitation, he generally cannot withhold child support payments.
Successful Scout Leaders
Welcome to the world of Scouting! Whether you are a brand new scoutmaster or a seasoned veteran, you can learn to be a successful scout leader by following a few simple guidelines. Read what successful scoutmasters offer as the tools for success in scouting.
Welcome to the world of Scouting! Whether you are a brand new scoutmaster or a seasoned veteran, you can learn to be a successful scout leader by following a few simple guidelines. Read what successful scoutmasters offer as the tools for success in scouting.
What Teens Wish Dads Knew
Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best relate to their teenaged son or daughter?
Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best relate to their teenaged son or daughter?
Your Depressed Teenager
Teen depression is more than the typical sad feelings. It is an overwhelming feeling of sadness or hopelessness. When our teens are depressed, fathers need to get involved in helping and listening. These are some ideas for how we can help our teens when they are in the midst of depression
Teen depression is more than the typical sad feelings. It is an overwhelming feeling of sadness or hopelessness. When our teens are depressed, fathers need to get involved in helping and listening. These are some ideas for how we can help our teens when they are in the midst of depression
Conversation Starters
Can't drag more than a one word answer out of your kids at dinner? Here are some conversation starters the whole family will want to talk about.
Can't drag more than a one word answer out of your kids at dinner? Here are some conversation starters the whole family will want to talk about.
Danger Signs for Children in Divorce
With children bearing such a big part of the burden of their parents' divorce, how can a parent tell when their child is having emotional challenges during and after the divorce process?
With children bearing such a big part of the burden of their parents' divorce, how can a parent tell when their child is having emotional challenges during and after the divorce process?
Staying Connected with Kids
It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or a long distance grandfather, there are some common threads to keeping connected to the kids. Find some great tips and recommendations for keeping relationships alive.
It's a really hard thing for committed dads to be away from their kids, especially when its a long ways away. Whether a non-custodial dad, in the military or a long distance grandfather, there are some common threads to keeping connected to the kids. Find some great tips and recommendations for keeping relationships alive.
Ten Ways to Strengthen Father and Son Relationships
Fathers and sons often have great relationships, but many fathers and sons struggle to stay close during the growing up years. These ideas will help fathers and sons develop a strong father son relationship and keep it strong.
Fathers and sons often have great relationships, but many fathers and sons struggle to stay close during the growing up years. These ideas will help fathers and sons develop a strong father son relationship and keep it strong.
How Fathers Can Help Boys Become Men
One of a father's most important roles is to help his boys become men. Learn how fathers and sons can interact in ways that the boys learn how to become good and responsible men.
One of a father's most important roles is to help his boys become men. Learn how fathers and sons can interact in ways that the boys learn how to become good and responsible men.
Checklist for Dad's Hospital Bag
Getting ready for the trip to the hospital to deliver a baby? Every expectant mom needs a hospital bag with all the key supplies for labor and delivery. But dads who are there and involved need their own hospital bag as well with his essentials. This checklist will help any expectant father have the perfect hospital bag for all his needs while mom is in the labor and delivery process.
Getting ready for the trip to the hospital to deliver a baby? Every expectant mom needs a hospital bag with all the key supplies for labor and delivery. But dads who are there and involved need their own hospital bag as well with his essentials. This checklist will help any expectant father have the perfect hospital bag for all his needs while mom is in the labor and delivery process.
Teaching Respect
One of a father's most important gifts to his children is to teach them respect. This article addresses respect: what it is and how it is best taught by a father to his children.
One of a father's most important gifts to his children is to teach them respect. This article addresses respect: what it is and how it is best taught by a father to his children.
Family Communication Models
Graphic representations of Wilbur Schramm's communications model as it applies to family communications.
Graphic representations of Wilbur Schramm's communications model as it applies to family communications.
How Was School Today?
Probably the single most popular topic of conversation at home is what the kids did at school. It is a question parents ask and kids hate. Find out how to better talk with your children about their school day.
Probably the single most popular topic of conversation at home is what the kids did at school. It is a question parents ask and kids hate. Find out how to better talk with your children about their school day.
Five Stages of Learning to Drive
Teaching a teen to drive requires a plan. These five stages of drivers education will help you think about what to teach and when, and will help you assemble and prepare a plan that will work with a minimum stress level for you and for your teen.
Teaching a teen to drive requires a plan. These five stages of drivers education will help you think about what to teach and when, and will help you assemble and prepare a plan that will work with a minimum stress level for you and for your teen.
Being a Consistent Father
Most parenting experts agree that consistency in parenting is a critical key to success in raising children. Here are some ways fathers can better understand the importance of consistent parenting and how they can be more consistent in their approach to child raising, discipline and teaching at home.
Most parenting experts agree that consistency in parenting is a critical key to success in raising children. Here are some ways fathers can better understand the importance of consistent parenting and how they can be more consistent in their approach to child raising, discipline and teaching at home.
What to Tell the Kids About Your Dating
One of the more difficult parts of the process of getting back into the dating scene is dealing with your children. Kids seeing their divorced parents beginning to date again often feel their own brand of rejection. Learn what to tell the kids and when to help them best adjust to this new component of your life - dating again.
One of the more difficult parts of the process of getting back into the dating scene is dealing with your children. Kids seeing their divorced parents beginning to date again often feel their own brand of rejection. Learn what to tell the kids and when to help them best adjust to this new component of your life - dating again.
Making the Most of Visitation
Divorced dads who have visitation rights often are concerned about the lack of time they have with their kids. This article by Kirk Bloir, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the Ohio State Extension Service offers solid recommendations for dads to maximize the value of their visitation time.
Divorced dads who have visitation rights often are concerned about the lack of time they have with their kids. This article by Kirk Bloir, Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with the Ohio State Extension Service offers solid recommendations for dads to maximize the value of their visitation time.
Teaching Responsibility
One of the most important roles of a father is teaching his children to be personally responsible. What can a father do to make sure that his children learn personal responsibility and to accept the consequences of their behavior?
One of the most important roles of a father is teaching his children to be personally responsible. What can a father do to make sure that his children learn personal responsibility and to accept the consequences of their behavior?
Teaching Children to Memorize
Memorizing, while sometimes a challenge to both children and adults, is a necessary skill to enhance learning and retention. From poetry to multiplication tables, children who can memorize are miles ahead of those that never learn how. Here are some ideas and tips that will help you teach your children the skills needed to effectively memorize.
Memorizing, while sometimes a challenge to both children and adults, is a necessary skill to enhance learning and retention. From poetry to multiplication tables, children who can memorize are miles ahead of those that never learn how. Here are some ideas and tips that will help you teach your children the skills needed to effectively memorize.
Shopping for Groceries
Many dads are not good grocery shoppers. But if you take some time to plan and organize and think a little ahead, grocery shopping can be a much better experience.
Many dads are not good grocery shoppers. But if you take some time to plan and organize and think a little ahead, grocery shopping can be a much better experience.
Create a Birth Plan
Expectant parents are well advised to prepare a birth plan in advance of labor and delivery to make sure things happen the way they want. But often, birth plans are all about the laboring mom and ignore the role that dad hopes to play. Here are some tips for developing a birth plan that meets the needs of mom, the baby, and dad.
Expectant parents are well advised to prepare a birth plan in advance of labor and delivery to make sure things happen the way they want. But often, birth plans are all about the laboring mom and ignore the role that dad hopes to play. Here are some tips for developing a birth plan that meets the needs of mom, the baby, and dad.
Top Ten Cookbooks
Looking for a cookbook for your father? Check out these top recommended cookbooks for fathers. Whether your father is a gourmet or kitchen-challenged, there is a cookbook here that will be perfect for him.
Looking for a cookbook for your father? Check out these top recommended cookbooks for fathers. Whether your father is a gourmet or kitchen-challenged, there is a cookbook here that will be perfect for him.
Helping Your Friend Through
Do you have a friend who is a father going through a divorce? Here are some recommendations and tips for helping him through the process, and some advice for being supportive but not becoming co-dependent.
Do you have a friend who is a father going through a divorce? Here are some recommendations and tips for helping him through the process, and some advice for being supportive but not becoming co-dependent.
How to Fox Trot
While some fathers are able dancers, many are not. And having to dance with your wife, partner or daughter at an important event can seem overwhelming. After all, men hate to be embarrassed. These simple instructions for the basic fox trot step, when practiced, can help ease that anxiety and help a father learn how to be ready for dance events.
While some fathers are able dancers, many are not. And having to dance with your wife, partner or daughter at an important event can seem overwhelming. After all, men hate to be embarrassed. These simple instructions for the basic fox trot step, when practiced, can help ease that anxiety and help a father learn how to be ready for dance events.
Quick and Easy Dinners
quick and easy dinner recipes
quick and easy dinner recipes
Money After Divorce
As emotionally draining as a divorce can be, both partners must take precautions to ensure that financial decisions are made in their own best interests. Find out what financial steps to take after the divorce to protect your financial health.
As emotionally draining as a divorce can be, both partners must take precautions to ensure that financial decisions are made in their own best interests. Find out what financial steps to take after the divorce to protect your financial health.
Gifts for History Buff Dads
If you father loves history (and many do), then he will appreciate a gift that reminds him of his passion and the events that have shaped our world. From books and ties to DVDs and games, this list has something to please every history-loving dad.
If you father loves history (and many do), then he will appreciate a gift that reminds him of his passion and the events that have shaped our world. From books and ties to DVDs and games, this list has something to please every history-loving dad.
Child Support Statistics
Statistics and information from the US Census Bureau about child support in America. Learn about the number of children and families receiving child support, poverty issues related to child support and how much child support is received by custodial families.
Statistics and information from the US Census Bureau about child support in America. Learn about the number of children and families receiving child support, poverty issues related to child support and how much child support is received by custodial families.
The History of Father's Day
How did Father's Day come to be in the United States?
How did Father's Day come to be in the United States?
Being a Successful Cubmaster
So, you have accepted an opportunity to be the Cubmaster of your local Cub Scout Pack. It is a big responsibility but one that can be a lot of fun with your kids and the other boys in the pack. Learn what it takes to be a great Cubmaster and to have a successful Cub Scout pack.
So, you have accepted an opportunity to be the Cubmaster of your local Cub Scout Pack. It is a big responsibility but one that can be a lot of fun with your kids and the other boys in the pack. Learn what it takes to be a great Cubmaster and to have a successful Cub Scout pack.