Some dads feel unprepared for fatherhood because they are excluded from some of the services available to expectant mothers, according to new research.The study, published in the BioMed Central journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth revealed that although men feel very involved with their partners' pregnancy, they often only have health professionals and colleagues to turn to for … [Read more...] about Call for better parenting advice for new fathers
Archives for July 2008
Day out suggestions for frugal fathers
The summer vacation is here again and kids are off school, so fathers can expect plenty of pestering from their son or daughter for trips to the beach, games of basketball and visits to the ice cream parlor. But with the credit crunch squeezing household incomes, many families will be hard pushed to stump up the cash for an expensive vacation or day out.This doesn't mean kids … [Read more...] about Day out suggestions for frugal fathers
Daddy’s Home – Having Dinner
Read more funny cartoons from Daddy's Home. Daddy's Home is a humorous commentary on today's family life, with an emphasis on the role of the modern father, through the eyes of a stay-at-home-dad. With a growing circulation of more than 4 million, it is published in leading newspapers around the world including The Washington Post and The Orange County Register. Daddy's … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – Having Dinner
Unusual Baby Names
Parents, increasingly, are thinking up unique names for their children. An exotic association apart, there is at least one constructive advantage to this. An unusual name helps to confer exclusivity, helping the owner to stand out and be recognized more easily. Think about how easy it is to remember a 'Terranova' from a crowd of Marys and Janes. … [Read more...] about Unusual Baby Names
Dance the Day Away
Frustrations are going to mount, no matter who you are and what you do. From the daily grind at the office, to a flat tire, to an overdue bill--- they all seem to gang up on you and work their best to ruin your day. Being a dad of two little girls, I know that my emotions, no matter how hard I try and hide them at times, leak out, and are absorbed by those … [Read more...] about Dance the Day Away