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How much success have others had with hiring tutors to help with math, English and other subjects? We didn't really have to go this route with any of our children, but my brother has been asking around. I didn't really know where to suggest or even what type of help to suggest.

We were invited to a block party the afternoon of New Year's Day. I was pleased to meet some neighbors I had not even known were living within a few blocks of us. I'm surprised to have had such a wonderful afternoon, but it was great getting to know all these new people.

Two of our daughters are in college now, and they've been home for the holidays. It's so great to see them make time to get together with some of their friends from high school. I love that they make new friends, but are seeing fit to keep the old. It was fun for old dad to see how some of their...

I'm one of those dads who does like to send out a newsletter to friends and family to let them know what we've been doing throughout the year. Many say they like getting it, and others have saved ones from previous years because they like having photos of our girls. This year, we just sent a...

My older girls will be home from college for a few weeks, and we're hoping to have a Christmas movie marathon, complete with popcorn, like we used to do when they were little. I want to get one good movie where the dad is really memorable. What were Christmas movies others liked where the dad...

We're talking of renting a house at the beach during spring break this year. What are some of your favorite beaches for entertaining a flock of girls between the ages of 12 and 23? They want to bring friends. It would have to be a North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia beach.

Over and over I see these celebrity babies who are worth millions and have things named for them before they are a day or two old. How on earth will such artificial importance laid on them at a very young age affect their growth as normal human beings?

I am trying to figure out whether to even watch this show this season. They just announced the new cast, and there is not one celebrity I want to see dance. I'm thinking about skipping it altogether. How are others feeling?

What new things do you do with your kids during the spring? My daughters and I will go fishing, riding in the country, and we'll probably try flying kites in March and April. What other great things do you do that are unusual? They are older now. Two are in college; the others are younger.

What games do fathers here find to play on the Internet? I never did more than try out the Solitaire function on my home computer. Now I understand there's an entire network of people playing games in their computers. Who here plays what?

Taking your kids to college is quite an exasperating experience. The first trip we made a family affair. After that, my daughter preferred to keep it low key a bit more. I liked seeing where she was living, but I wanted to stay out of her way, too. How often do other dads of college kids visit...

Over the years I have taken my girls skiing at various resorts throughout the country. It's expensive, but we love being active and together that way. Does anyone else here snow ski?

December 26 means it's time to wind down another year. I've got to wrap up college issues for one of my girls and check to see what another one needs to get ready for college. What are other dads up to as the year comes to a close?