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?
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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
Has fatherhood changed in the digital age?
The short answer is, yes. Every group of parents has had to come to terms with the generational gap that develops between themselves and their children. However, with the advent of the internet, cell phones, video games and personal computers, that gap can seem more like a mile-wide chasm. Sure, you had Pong when you were a little one, but your kids know how to coordinate a … [Read more...] about Has fatherhood changed in the digital age?
Understanding the risks and dangers of SIDS
As a father, your primary responsibility is to look out for the safety of your children. In addition, you want to make sure that your children have the best opportunities to lead a healthy, happy and successful life. During early parenthood, part of this responsibility is minimizing your baby's exposure to potentially harmful illnesses such as the cold virus, influenza or … [Read more...] about Understanding the risks and dangers of SIDS