Q: My kids are having a terrible time coping with my divorce. As their father, I am trying to be there for them as much as I can. But nothing I say or do seems to help. What should I do? A: Sometimes, despite all your efforts, your children will need more help than you're capable of providing. This doesn't mean that you're a bad parent, just that you know your limitations. … [Read more...] about How to Help Kids Cope With Divorce
Archives for August 2008
Best Father’s Day Card
Children can come up with the most creative ideas for gifts and cards to express their love for dad on Father's Day. Here's one of the most endearing and original best Father's Day cards sent to us by a GreatDad reader. If you have pictures of similar homemade Father's Day cards, send them to us. … [Read more...] about Best Father’s Day Card
Review: Star Wars – The Clone Wars
Die-hard Star Wars fans may flock to the new animated feature, The Clone Wars, but the average father may find its effect less sweeping and dramatic than its precursors. There is almost no graphic violence portrayed in this PG-rated movie, but there is plenty of action - mostly involving lightsabers and energy beams - to keep younger and preteen children entertained. Since … [Read more...] about Review: Star Wars – The Clone Wars
Daddy’s Home – TIVO
Read more funny dad cartoons. 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. … [Read more...] about Daddy’s Home – TIVO
Frugal fathers guide to garage sales
If you have small kids, you know that every year brings new needs and wants, which means more things outgrown. That includes toys, accessories and clothing. Some things you'll want to keep, but many things lose their utility very quickly after the stage has passed. I'm thinking toilet training especially. The good news is that a lot of things can be sold easily in a garage … [Read more...] about Frugal fathers guide to garage sales