Fatherhood: Most Popular Articles

Wedding Dance Songs
Trying to find the perfect wedding dance for you and your daughter at her wedding? Then explore this list of favorites from fathers of the bride.

Effects of Divorce on Children
Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children are at risk emotionally, understand the danger signs, and find ways to cope.

Unique Gifts
Looking for a very unique gift for the father who thought he had everything? This is the place to come for the out of the ordinary gift for your dad or granddad.

Father of the Bride
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 important and the experience positive for dad, mom and daughter.

Rolling Backpacks
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, approximately 3,400 children were treated in emergency rooms in 1999 for injuries related to backpacks. Many orthopaedic surgeons will tell parents to limit backpack weight to 20% of their body weight to prevent injuries. Many parents are considering the new wheeled backpacks. Here are the top five rolling backpacks for parents to consider.

Inexpensive Fathers Day Gifts
Looking for a gift idea for Fathers Day that is free or inexpensive? Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive gift ideas for dad.

Gift Ideas for Dads
Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind dad? Then check out our gift lists and see if one of them strikes your fancy and meets the needs of your dad.

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?

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 or want to change the arrangements. This article reprinted from the 'Lectric Law Library offers answers to the most common questions about child support.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Money for College
Early in the calendar year is typically the time when high school seniors and their parents are working hard to find information about paying for college. Find out everything you need to know about applying for financial aid, grants, scholarships and the like. Discover how to prepare your paperwork for the quickly upcoming deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for college.

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?

Ways to Balance Life and Work
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today’s pressures of work and other priorities, it can be challenging to find ways to make quality and quantity time with the kids. Here are some important resources for fathers to help make more time, and better time, with the family.

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.

Money and Your Family
Do you ever wonder how families who make about as much as you do seem to have more disposable cash? The right balance of saving, spending and investing can change your attitudes about money and give you more flexibility. Learn what families do who manage their money successfully, and how these principles can apply to your family and your situation.

Summer Road Trips
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.

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.

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.

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? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?

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.

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.

Making Chores Effective
Teaching kids responsibility often involves developing a list of chores for them to do at home. Here are some ideas from stay-at-home dads as to how they organize the chores and the kids to get the work done and help them learn to be accountable and responsible.

Porn Addictions
In talking to marriage and family therapists, it appears that pornography and sexual addiction problems are breaking up more marriages than almost anything else, other than financial issues. Find out if you or someone you love is addicted to porn and learn what to do to break the addiction and restore your relationships

Behavior Contracting
Looking for a new approach to discipline, and to setting boundaries for your children? Consider the approach by About Fatherhood contributor and family counselor Warren Shepell called Behavior Contracting.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The Visitation Handbook
A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember

Make Your Home Fun for Teens
Many parents want their teens and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere. What can parents do to make their home a place where your teen and their friends want to hang out.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Transition from Family Bed
Many families with babies and young children have adopted the family bed as a strategy for helping children sleep better and enjoy closeness to their children. But when the time comes to transition children into their own beds, the process can be hard. Contributor Patti Teel offers a number of important suggestions for making the transition to solo sleeping a little easier.

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.

How to Say I Love You
What to say and how to say it when saying I Love You to a child.

No is Not for Children
An article by Dawn Fry which recommends discipline techniques that are positive and respectful and build a child's feelings of self respect and respect for others.

Life Insurance Myths
Life insurance can be easily misunderstood by young fathers and those with young families. This article addresses four common misconceptions about life insurance and the role it plays in a family's financial future.

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.

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.

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.

Boundaries: Why Are Th...
Using the concept of setting boundaries in the teaching of discipline, parenting experts Derek and Gail Randel offer reasons for boundaries and recommendations on how to set them effectively for children.

Why Family Night?
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!

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.

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.

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.

Storytelling Made Easy
Children love and need stories. And any dad can construct a winning, tailor-made tale using these basic building blocks.

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.

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.

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.

Selecting an Attorney
Dealing with family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation and child support can be daunting, but having a good family law attorney represent you makes a big difference. Find out how to find, identify and select a reputable family law attorney who will represent your interests.

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?

Tooth Brushing Success
Fighting with a preschooler about brushing his or her teeth can be trying on a dad. Parenting expert Armin Brott offers some insights into this daily ritual and suggestions on making tooth brushing a better experience for all concerned.

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.

Planning a Reunion
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.

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?

Help with Rolling Backpacks
Things to consider before buying a rolling backpack for your children.

Saying No to the Unimportant
One of the greatest challenges a dad faces is learning to say yes to the truly important things in life and to say no to the demands which are of lesser priority. Learn now to set priorities and boundaries with your time and attention.

Top Digital Cameras for Dads
Looking for the right camera for your dad? Then check out our listing of top digital cameras for fathers--cameras that take great family and action pictures and are easy to use.

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.

You Are Ready for Fatherhood
Based on your answers to the quiz, you are ready to tackle the challenge of fatherhood. Congratulations!

Bodyweight Fitness
Looking for some great and inexpensive exercises to help you burn fat in the midst of a busy schedule? Then check out Craig Ballantyne's suggested regimen for a healthier body.

Teaching Gratitude
Children have a well deserved reputation for selfishness and self-centeredness. How can a father take the initiative and create an environment where children can learn the social art and attitude of gratitude.

Support Groups for Dads
Feeling a need for a better connection with other fathers? Do you have special needs as a father? Then look into being a part of a fathers’ support group and find friendship, help and direction for your important role as a dad.

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.

First Time Alone with Baby
As a new father, there will come a time when you will be all alone with the new baby. What should you do? How should you prepare? What are the keys to surviving the first time you and baby are all alone—without mom?

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.

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.

Top Family Video Games...
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.

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.

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.

Gifts for A Single Dad
Whether it’s Fathers Day, Christmas or a birthday, it can be really tough finding a great gift for the single dad in your life. Here are some creative gift ideas that were mentioned by single dads when asked, “What would be a great gift that would recognize your special role as a single father?”

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.

Does a Stepdad Have Rights?
The story of a step father in Florida who finds custody rights a battleground with his stepdaughter's biological father.

Stop Foreclosure
Whether your financial difficulties are because of job loss, medical condition, divorce or otherwise, the prospect of losing your home to foreclosure can be devastating. Financial advisor Alex Gurevich offers sound advice as to what you can do to avoid a foreclosure on your mortgage.

Making Good Decisions
Teaching children decision-making skills is an important role for a father. Guest contributor Dr. Jim Taylor offers some insights and practical approaches for helping children ask the right questions in making good decisions.

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.

Books for A Dad's Library
The About Fatherhood Guide's choices for the absolute must have books in any father's library. These are books that educate, inform, entertain and give perspective to the role of a dad today.

Mental Health Basics
It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold, bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills.

Top DVD Camcorders
The DVD camcorder is the latest and hottest method of recording video. Dads who are really into camcorders like the DVD models because (a) they record onto mini DVDs that can be put directly into DVD players or drives and (b) dads can randomly access scenes on the DVD rather than waiting for tapes to rewind or fast forward. Check out these recommendations from dads who know before buying a DVD camcorder for your family.

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.

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.

Alito and Fathers Rights
What would the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito to the US Supreme Court mean to fathers and fathers’ rights? Read what Judge Alito has written and what others say about him that may have implications for dads in the United States

Family Friendly Workplaces
Committed fathers often try to find employment in a workplace that is family friendly. What makes an employer “family-friendly” and what should you look for in an employer when you are a dad who puts family first?

The Complete Single Father
Authors Elaine Fantle Shimberg and Michael Shimberg have written the definitive guide for success for a single father. Whether the dad is divorced, widowed or never married, the Complete Single Father is filled with great ideas, meaningful insights and very practical approaches to the challenges of single fathers.

Health Checkups for Dad
Recent statistics suggest women are 100% more likely to have an annual physical checkup than men are. Find out what you should be asking your doctor and what tests you should have and how often. And stay healthy for your kids.

Healthy Eating for Kids
Worried about your child's eating habits? You probably should be if your child is like so many of his or her peers. Guest contributor Angela Russ offers ten easy and fun ways to motivate your children to better eating habits.

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.

Things You Need to Know
Preparing for fatherhood is a special challenge, and sometimes new fathers are not well prepared. Andy Altizer and Roby Hill share with new dads the things they need to know but often aren't told about being a dad.

Tapping Dad's Potential
Unlike other About Fatherhood articles, this one is written for moms. Guest contributor Greg Keer provides insights to help new moms effectively nurture and engage their child's father in his important parenting roles.

Common Sense Rules for Dads
Father Coach Mark Brandenburg offers his top ten rules for fathers who want common sense be their guide.

Family Hobbies
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.

Taming the Cooking Monster
The worst thing about mealtime for a single dad is that it rolls around so often—three times every day. Here are some ideas to help single fathers handle organizing and managing meals and shopping with a little less effort.

Bush and Cheney on Fatherhood
Learn about George W. Bush and Dick Cheney’s experiences as fathers of two daughters each. Find out what they think about issues important to fathers.

Life as a Single Father
Due to a divorce or death of your partner, do you now find yourself as a single father? There are few transitions in life that are harder for a man. Find some ideas about successfully making the transition to single fatherhood.

Eating Together
The family that eats together stays together. Well, it’s definitely not that simple, but family mealtimes can be a great opportunity to be together, share the events and feelings of the day, and more. Learn about the benefits of making time to eat together and how to get it done in today’s hectic lifestyle.

Five Commandments
About Fatherhood Guest Contributor Gregory Keer shares some insights into what fathers in today's world should do to keep close relationships with their families.

Will I Ever Sleep Again?
New fathers often have an unexpected experience when their sleep patterns change with a new baby. How can new dads adjust to this new phenomenon in their lives and get the sleep they need to function at home and at work?

Get Out of My Life
A book review of Get Out of My Life, but first could you take me and Cheryl to the Mall by Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.

Responding to Criticism
What can fathers do when their parenting is criticized, especially by their partners or their own children? Guest author Sharon Ellison offers some insights into dealing with criticism without being defensive.

From DINK to Dad
When a couple who are both employed make the transition to parenthood, there are many factors to consider. What issues should a man deal with as he makes the transition to fatherhood from being a dual income, no kids couple.

Shy Kids
Parenting expert Armin Brott shares insights into helping shy children overcome their fears in making friends.

Expectant Dads 101
Found out you are an expectant dad? Then find out what to expect and how to prepare and manage your partner's pregnancy, labor and delivery and the challenges of fatherhood!

Helping Teens Sleep
Teenagers are among the most sleep-deprived people in society. Guest contributor and author Patti Teel shares insights about the impact of the lack of sleep on our teens and what fathers can do to help them get more and better sleep.

Stay at Home Dad Handbook
The Stay at Home Dad Handbook is a top pick for any father who wants to be better. It is also a great guide for the stay at home dad who is the primary caregiver for his children.

Simplifying Your Life
Recently, a friend and his wife undertook a major project to simplify their lives. And they are happier as a result. If you are feeling a need to simplify your life and better align your activities with your values, now is the time to start. Find ways to undertake a simplification project and tips for making it successful.

Building Self-Esteem
Guest contributor Dr. Paul C. Hollinger shares thoughts about how and why fathers can build their children's self esteem. Learn abiout giving appropriate attention, the right ways to praise and motivate and the best methods for building a foundation of success for your children.

Dads of Teens Need to Know
The idea of having one or more children in their teenage years often strikes fear in the heart of a father. Here are the main things a dad needs to know to be a successful father of teenagers.

Fatherhood Blog Archives
Fatherhood: Will I Ever Sleep Again? - A friend was telling me last week about his difficulties adjusting to a new baby. One of his biggest complaints was having his sleep interrupted by nighttime feedings and diaper changes. How well I remember that adjustment with each one...

Pacing
At the end of a long week, do you have enough energy to do more than run the remote? Explore these tips for managing the pace of your work and life, and find more than exhaustion on Friday night.

Balancing Work and Home
How do successful fathers balance the competing demands of work and home life? Learn how to put your life in balance and give greater priority to your family.

Family Counselors
How does a family decide when to go to counseling? What problems are best served by family counseling or therapy? What questions should I ask a potential family therapist? Learn more about family therapy and what it can do for your family.

Dads and the Empty Nest
Sending your last child off to college or marriage? How does a dad cope when he finds himself and his partner experiencing empty nest syndrome? Get the information on what to expect and how to handle this important life transition.

Throwaway Dads
A review of Throwaway Dads: The Myths and Barriers that Keep Men From Being the Fathers They Want to Be by Ross Parke and Armin A. Brott

Real Divorce is Free
Men who are going through a divorce have all kinds of feelings and realities with which to deal. Family law attorney and author Ed Sherman shares some insights into the "real" divorce--the one that happens when you make the decision (or have the decision thrust upon you) to divorce.

Helping Kids Dress Modestly
You only have to look around your local high school hallways or at a formal dance to see that there is more pressure on our kids to be immodest now than perhaps ever before. How can a dad help his children to dress modestly and respectfully, and where can dads find stylish yet modest clothing for their children?

Helping Children Learn to Work
One important role of fathers is teaching their children the value of work and responsibility. What do children learn from work and how does an effective dad get the message across?

Daughters and Sons to Work
Each year, the Ms. Foundation sponsors Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in an effort to help our children prepare for and appreciate the world of work. Find out how to make this opportunity a positive experience for your son or daughter.

Best Friends with Your Teen
About Fatherhood guest contributor Michael Santoro shares ten important tips for developing or strengthening a relationship with your teenager.

CR Best Baby Products
A review of Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, a guide to the highest rated and best valued products for babies. An indispensible guide for new fathers looking to outfit the nursery, the car and other places for the new baby. The book also includes financial advice for new parents and a guide to pediatric drugs.

The Impact of Your Childhood
Zeynep Biringen, Ph.D, the author of Raising a Secure Child: Creating an Emotional Connection Between You and Your Child helps fathers understand how their childhood experiences impact the childhood experiences of their children. Learn more about what you bring to fatherhood and how it is transmitted to your offspring.

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.

Kids Need CARE
Professor James Van Horn at Penn State University recommends a conscious effort to affirm and validate family members using the CARE Strategy. Learn how consideration, appreciation, respect and empathy help in a family.

The Ultimate Survival Guide...
Book review of The Ultimate Survival Guide for the Single Father by Thomas Hoerner. Learn all you need to know about making it through life as a single father.

Summer Vacations
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.

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.

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.

Boundaries for Stepfamilies
Family counselor Sally Sacks suggests seven important concepts in helping blended families develop cohesiveness and strength.

SuperDads
Statistics, studies and your own gut feel tell you that family should come first. But what happens when a dad lets other things take priority? And how can you keep family first and still balance the other competing demands in your life?

Be a Super Dad
What separates the good dad from the true "Super Dad" is patience, humor, honesty and other critical virtues! Here are some tips and links on how to become a super dad. Please print and post on the fridge.

Stepfathering Your Teen
Becoming a stepfather is a daunting task, made even more complex when the children of your new partner are teenagers. Find out from other stepfathers and family counselors the keys to building a good stepparenting relationship with your teenagers.

Protecting Kids from Abuse
With recent revelations about child sexual abuse among some clergy and some notable celebrities, many fathers are seeking ways of protecting their children. Find answers to your questions about teaching your children how to be safe from sexual abuse.

Fathers and Sex Education
How fathers feel about sex education in the schools. The results of a national survey conducted by Zogby International for the Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health show that fathers strongly support a values based and abstinence based program for teaching their children about sex.

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Printable Coupons for Father's Day gifts of service

Winter Activities for Dads
Winter can seem like a pretty slow time for kids and their dads. But with a little creativity, winter can be a great time for activities. Take a look at some great ideas and resources for winter activities, inside and outside, that can strengthen bonds between dads and kids and build memories.

Weekend Breakfast Ideas
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.

Twelve Weeks of Weekend Activity Ideas
This e-course from About Fatherhood sends you twelve weekends worth of creative ideas for spending time with your children on a weekend? Tired of the old stale ideas? Whether you are living with your kids or only get them on weekends, here are some new ideas for making your time together count.

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.

Stress Between Parents
If parents have a relationship problem, it inevitably affects every other family relationship. Learn what to look for when your children are under stress and what to do to resolve the issues and be supportive of your children.

When Kids Fear Dogs
Some children freeze up, others may scream, yet others will cling to dad when they encounter a dog. If your child has a fear of dogs, these tips from Colleen Pelar will help you learn to build his or her confidence around dogs.

Gardening with Your Kids
Looking for a good way to spend time with your kids and teach them something about values such as work, nature and the environment? Plant a garden and work with them to grow vegetables and flowers. Sharpen your gardening and parenting skills.

To Own a Dragon
Review of the book To Own a Dragon: Reflections on Growing Up Without a Father.