Valentine's Day provides fathers with a unique opportunity to express just how much they care about their daughters. Whether she's 5, 15 or 35, your little girl will always look up to you for love, stability, confidence, reassurance and so many more important factors that only dad can provide. Here are some tips to keep in mind, depending on your daughter's age.1. … [Read more...] about Is it too cheesy to plan a father-daughter Valentine’s Day?
Is it actually possible to bond with your adolescent son?
As a father, watching your son grow from a tiny baby into an adolescent will likely be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You were there for his first steps, his first words and his first day of school. Now those early moments in fatherhood have led your teen to develop a personality and intellect all his own.While the joys of seeing a child mature into a … [Read more...] about Is it actually possible to bond with your adolescent son?
Accommodating your wife during pregnancy
While you've always considered yourself a team, enduring nine months of pregnancy is the ultimate commitment test for any couple. As a soon-to-be father, your major responsibility during this time period is supporting your wife in every way you can. She'll be going through one of the most confusing, anxiety-producing and physically challenging transformations of her … [Read more...] about Accommodating your wife during pregnancy
Preparing yourself and your son for college
As a father, you've spent a large portion of your life dedicated towards helping your son grow up into a confident and responsible young man. You were there when he took his first steps, you attended his every little league game, you helped him with his math homework and you developed a strong father-son bond all the while. Now all those years of teaching and encouragement … [Read more...] about Preparing yourself and your son for college
Meeting your daughter’s boyfriend for the first time
OK, your daughter is finally old enough to begin dating. Now comes the hard part - meeting her first boyfriend. While it may seem like a family sitcom staple, the disapproving dad stereotype is not without merit. As a father, it's strange to see your daughter romantically involved with a boy from school or someone she met through her social circles. Not only is your … [Read more...] about Meeting your daughter’s boyfriend for the first time