Top 10 Podcasts for Fathers
In the last couple of years, I have discovered the value of listening to podcasts while on the treadmill, on a walk or on a long drive. I used to listen to music, but I have found that learning while...
View ArticleReality Parenting - A New Book for Parents
In my nearly constant quest for new ideas to help dads and moms - parents - I ran across a really excellent book the other day that I think has a lot of potential for helping parents learn how to deal...
View ArticleWhat Dads Need to Know About Social Media Apps
Social media is a big and confusing world for most of us. Even though I use social media frequently to share ideas, communicate with other dads and keep track of family and friends, I am hardly an...
View ArticleGet Ready for Summer Reading
With summer vacation just a few weeks away for many of us, it is time to start thinking about planning for all of that down time with the kids. Vacations are great, and video games can be fun, but as...
View ArticleHow Much is Too Much?
This is a critical question for parents to answer: "When have we given our kids too much?"The era in which we live is one that is often characterized by overindulgence; there are sure a lot of folks I...
View ArticleLast Minute Mother's Day Ideas
OK, dads. We are just a couple of days away from Mother's Day! Are you helping your kids get ready to treat their mom well and are you ready to let her know that you appreciate her as a Mom? These...
View ArticleHelping Your Teen with the Summer Job Search
Keeping kids busy over the summer is a good idea, and a summer job will help your teen learn responsibility, make good use of their time and earn a little money for the coming year for things like...
View ArticleDeveloping Common Interests With Your Son
I did a radio interview last week where the interviewer, Larry Agresto, asked me about my relationship with my dad and how it influenced my parenting and fathering approaches. It was a great question,...
View ArticleShout Out to Dad Bloggers
For the last year or so, I have been following a Facebook group composed of dad bloggers. Now about 750 strong, this group shares their experiences and expertise with each other, comments on various...
View ArticleA Couple of New Books for Dads
As my readers know, I spend a lot of time reading books about parenting and about the fatherhood experience. I know better than most that there are many good books out there on this topic, but there...
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