It is generally accepted that dads' TV viewing is dominated by sporting fixtures and documentaries on the History Channel.Indeed, many a family argument has ensued across the US as wives and kids try to wrestle the remote from the man of the house, so that cartoons or soap operas can be watched instead of the latest golf tournament.That may now be a thing of the past, however, … [Read more...] about Fathers’ TV favorites revealed
Archives for June 2008
Obama chastises absent fathers
Barack Obama has called on fathers to do more to support their children growing up, invoking his own absent dad.Speaking to worshippers at a Chicago church over the Father's Day weekend, the Democrat's presidential candidate called on dads to realise that their responsibilities end beyond conception.While he lamented the government's failings in providing for families and the … [Read more...] about Obama chastises absent fathers
Books for boys encourage father and son bonding
Books featuring pirates and aliens are better for father and son reading than traditional children's classics, experts have suggested.A list of 200 novels suitable for boys - particularly those aged 11 to 14 - has been produced for the British government, which is trying to bridge the gap in reading standards between boys and girls, the BBC reports.Traditional authors like … [Read more...] about Books for boys encourage father and son bonding
Sharing Childbearing
Q: I've got a pretty flexible schedule at work and I'd really like to share the childcare equally with my wife. She seems so good at it, though, that I'm not sure I can ever catch up. Is there anything I can do to learn this parenting thing and feel like a competent dad?A: Many of us-men as well as women-simply assume that women know more about kids than men. On average, … [Read more...] about Sharing Childbearing
Highlights of the Year in Fatherhood
An excerpt from an article in Statesman.com. Highlights of the Year in Fatherhood June 14, 2008 On the occasion of Father's Day, it's an appropriate moment to look back and reflect on how the institution of fatherhood has fared in the past year. At DadLabs.com, we keep close tabs on the psycho-social developments surrounding modern paternity, and the news is … [Read more...] about Highlights of the Year in Fatherhood