Family
| 01 | Sep |
| 2010 |
It is the most important day in your daughter’s life. She’s getting married to the man of her dreams and she wants everything to be perfect. The entire day is centered around the two of them. The father of the bride has two main duties. He is to walk her down the aisle and later give a speech. These are two seemingly small jobs, but when she looks back on her wedding day, these are two things she will remember. She will remember how she felt and the words she heard. Walking her down the aisle takes a short rehearsal and requires very little of the father. The speech is a bit more taxing.... [read more...]
Single Fathers
Fatherhood is an emotionally complex experience even when one is certain that their children are biologically on theirs. Sometimes, however, there may be uncertainty regarding paternity, on the part of the father, mother, or both. [read more...] Read More →
Step-Fathers
| 25 | Apr |
| 2010 |
So you finally discovered the woman of your dreams, and she’s got a kid. That makes you a step dad, a role that’s been stigmatized by popular culture into something quite horrible, but it’s not as bad as it looks on TV. According to the popular urban legend, step dads are intolerable hard cases whose sole purpose on earth is to make their new kid’s life miserable, but real life step dads are regular guys who are simply trying to make the best out of an tricky situation. [read more...] Read More →
Health
| 30 | Jun |
| 2010 |
Being a father means being responsible not only for the family’s health but for your own. Most men realize the importance of diet and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle and try to fit both into their daily lives. Living up to the ideal by eating healthful foods and following a regular fitness routine makes sense, but being aware of the potential dangers that could affect overall health also matters. Many of the top 10 threats to men’s health may be preventable by heeding the precautionary advice recommended from health professionals. [read more...] Read More →
Entertainment
| 31 | Mar |
| 2010 |
Most men who have played video games on even a semi-regular basis have experienced what is known as Gamer Rage. Frustrations at being unable to progress past a certain point in a game or constantly being killed by other players in an online setting are just a couple of the known causes. Anyone can be affected by gamer rage. The level of frustration that often sparks this rage touches men on an almost primal level. The frustration builds until men feel the irrational need to lash out at someone or something. Broken or damaged controllers, holes in walls, and smashed TVs or monitors are just some... [read more...]
Food - Home
| 27 | Aug |
| 2010 |
A homemade volcano is an essential project for any science fair and it’s a fun and educational project to do at home too. Using baking soda and vinegar, homemade volcanoes demonstrate a simple acid and base reaction. Making an exploding volcano always attracts excitement and attention and your kid will be super proud that their dad helped them build it. If you have a few weeks to plan or only a day and a half, this plaster volcano will be ready in time to rock the science fair. [read more...] Read More →
Tips for the Father of the Bride Speech
| 01 | Sep |
| 2010 |
It is the most important day in your daughter’s life. She’s getting married to the man of her dreams and she wants everything to be perfect. The entire day is centered around the two of them. The father of the bride has two main duties. He is to walk her down the aisle and later give a speech. These are two seemingly small jobs, but when she looks back on her wedding day, these are two things she will remember. She will remember how she felt and the words she heard. Walking her down the aisle takes a short rehearsal and requires very little of the father. The speech is a bit more taxing. What should the father talk about? How long should it be? It needs to be sentimental and heartfelt, and with a little planning the perfect words can be found.
Getting Your Kids To Bed
| 30 | Aug |
| 2010 |
At the end of a long, busy day you want to be able to kick back, relax and have some fun with your family before calling it a day. The last thing you want to do is fight with your kids about bedtime. If getting your kids to bed is something you’re struggling with, take heart. There are some simple steps you can take that should help.
How to Make a Homemade Volcano Project
| 27 | Aug |
| 2010 |
A homemade volcano is an essential project for any science fair and it’s a fun and educational project to do at home too. Using baking soda and vinegar, homemade volcanoes demonstrate a simple acid and base reaction. Making an exploding volcano always attracts excitement and attention and your kid will be super proud that their dad helped them build it. If you have a few weeks to plan or only a day and a half, this plaster volcano will be ready in time to rock the science fair.
Dad: A Little Word With a Big Meaning
| 25 | Aug |
| 2010 |
Believe it or not, there was once a time when fathers gave very little thought to their relationships with their kids. Relationships, and the emotional attachments involved, were seen as the mother’s territory. Fortunately, those days are over and today’s father wants to build a close relationship with his children. The question is: how?
How to Teach Kids About Money Management
| 23 | Aug |
| 2010 |
Money can be one of the most difficult subjects to cover with your kids, but it’s one of the most important. Many dads find it tough to talk to their kids about money because they don’t have it all figured out yet. Even if you’re not perfect, you still have a responsibility to teach your kids how to manage their money. But how do you accomplish this? How do you get kids to understand ideas like saving, investing, and making frugal decisions? There are many different techniques that may work, and much of it depends upon your child and what tactics they respond to.