Archives for February 2009

Many dads may wish they had more time to spend with their little ones, but what if they had the option to turn playing Mr Mom into a full-time career?More than one-third of men told CareerBuilder.com they would stay home if given the chance. Meanwhile, a growing faction of stay-at-home dads are testing the waters of primary childcare and giving parenting advice to others who … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home dads embrace their role

The days may be getting longer, but in most areas of the country, late February and early March still feel like winter.Even so, with a bit of ingenuity and some savvy parenting skills, there are plenty of activities that fathers can enjoy with their kids in the colder months.If the kids don't want to go outside, get them active indoors by designing an obstacle course using … [Read more...] about Winter fun for dads and kids

Maybe you thought things were hectic after your first child was born. But just wait until the second one comes along - then your parenting skills are really forced into overdrive.As you and your partner tackle each challenge that comes with introducing a new baby into the family, remember that your older child is likely to be just as anxious about the change - if not more … [Read more...] about Preparing your child for a new baby

A number of fathers across the country are finding themselves single parenting for months at a time, as their wives or partners are sent overseas with the military.An article in the Arizona Republic draws attention to the increasing number of dads who remain at home during their wives' deployment, using their parenting skills to handle the day-to-day tasks that so many people … [Read more...] about More men single parenting as wives deployed abroad