Posts Tagged ‘ dad ’

Dealing with Crushes in Your Child

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

With Valentine’s Day coming up, our teenagers may well be planning some events with their friends, girlfriends, boyfriends or others. Sometimes dads wonder if they should be concerned about their kids’ crushes. What attitudes should a caring dad have about crushes and what should he do if he is concerned?

Dealing with Crushes in Your Child

Organizing the Kithcen

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

When one becomes a single dad and sets up house, organizing the home is often outside a dad’s experience. Getting your kitchen ready for production can be a particular challenge. Here are the keys for organizing the kitchen.

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Choose a Charter School

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

More and more states are offering more options for educating our children. Charter schools provide a real choice and are typically either lower cost than private schools and often the same costs as public schools. But how does a dad choose among the charter school options?

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Helping Children Learn to Work

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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?

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Top Productivity Tools for Dad

Monday, January 25th, 2010

A list of the top tools fathers need to be more productive at work and life, and to better manage time and attention for their families

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Valentine's Day Fun

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

While Valentine’s Day is often a holiday which seems more oriented to romance, a dad can really have fun with his kids demonstrating his love for them and helping them celebrate the day with those they love.

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Expectant Dads 101

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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!

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Science Fair Ideas

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

In our house, it was always dad’s job to help with science fair projects and the occasional "invention convention." There are lots of great science fair ideas on About.com and this list will help you find just the right project for your son or daughter.

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Health Checkups for Dad

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

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.

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Should dad be in the delivery room?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Deciding whether or not dad will be in the delivery may seem like an easy answer, but many dads report being concerned and frightened – perhaps the delivery room isn’t the best place for them.

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