We have finally had the opportunity to hear from Levi Johnston, the father of Bristol Palin's unborn child, in his own words.Following weeks of speculation about how the 18-year-old apprentice electrician feels about his impending fatherhood - and marriage - Johnston told an Associated Press reporter that he is looking forward to family life."We're up for it. I'm excited … [Read more...] about Levi Johnston speaks out about fatherhood
Archives for October 2008
Even fathers get the blues
An expectant father can run himself ragged by trying to be a perfect partner for his pregnant wife, because he knows that everything will be fine once the baby is born, right?That is not every dad's experience. A report on CNN.com raises awareness about the fact that new mothers are not the only ones who may suffer from postnatal depression - fathers may be at risk, too.Will … [Read more...] about Even fathers get the blues
Barack Obama on lessons from your father
In an interview with Men’s Health editor Dave Zinczenko, Obama talked about coming to terms with his relationship with his father. ”I would like to think that most of the issues related to my father have been resolved,” he said. "That's part of what writing Dreams from My Father was about: understanding him, his own personal tragedy. He wasn't a presence in my life, he was an … [Read more...] about Barack Obama on lessons from your father
How to Cut Costs with Halloween Costumes
There’s no reason to overspend on Halloween costumes if you plan ahead. Here are tips for saving money at Halloween 1. Prepare for next year – of course it's too late now, but check Halloween stores and local drugstores the day after Halloween and stock up on accessories that don’t go out of style like face makeup, vampire teeth, and cobweb netting. … [Read more...] about How to Cut Costs with Halloween Costumes
Family is More Important Than Work
A son needs a dad to teach him that family is more important than work. When I wrote that statement for my second book, “Why a Son Needs a Dad,” I was working nearly seventy hours a week and much of that time was on the road. I was not committing nearly enough time to my relationships at home. One evening while at the desk in my hotel room, I thought of my father as I … [Read more...] about Family is More Important Than Work