Fatherhood

Fatherhood is filled with joys and challenges, ups and downs, tears and laughter. Find out more about the important role fathers play in their children's lives—starting from the plus sign on the pregnancy test to the A+ on the report card!
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Famous Dads on Fatherhood
Who extolls the virtues of changing diapers? Who cried during childbirth? Check out what these famous dads have to say about the joys and ... Read More
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Fatherhood: Bonding with Your Little One While You're Away
Got the bye-bye wave down pat, Dad? Whether it's due to long work hours, business travel, divorce, or a military assignment, time away from ... Read More
What to Expect When Your Wife is Expanding
Fathering Books for New Dads and Dads-to-Be
No more waiting outside the delivery room. Dads today rock! Here’s a great list of books on fathering for all these incredible new dads and ... Read More
Fathers and Fathering Books
Fathers, and their essential and changing roles as parents, are far too often overlooked in parenting literature. We've got a great list of ... Read More
From Dude to Dad: Parenting Classes for Men
Men only, Mama! Men unsure about their impending new role of fatherhood may welcome all-guy classes to boost their knowledge and confidence ... Read More
From Partner to Father
Have you ever wondered what an expectant dad usually hears from his male friends? "Buddy, once this baby is born, you can forget about sex for ... Read More
Getting Dad to Help Around the House
Need help getting Dad to help out around the house with the cleaning and other household chores? Read our expert's advice on how to get your ... Read More
Go, Daddy, Go! Empowering the New Father
Respecting and finding ways to empower the new father will go a long way toward ensuring that both parents work together to strengthen the ... Read More
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Great Daddy and Baby Dates
Dads do things differently—there's no doubt about it! From grocery stores to poker games, dads can make anything fun! Here are 10 ideas for ... Read More
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Have No Fear: Calming Dads' Concerns about Natural Childbirth
Men are often assailed with doubts when a mom-to-be decides on natural childbirth. A doula and childbirth educator address some vital ... Read More
How Men Really Feel about Pregnancy and Fatherhood
Do fathers-to-be really view childbirth and their impending fatherhood with the proverbial deer-in-headlights outlook? How do men really ... Read More
How to Be a Better Dad
Hey Dad, are you a good guy looking to be a great parent? Of course you are! One father examines what qualities make men better dads. ... Read More
How to Get Dad to Help Around the House
After a child is born, the number one stressor, by far, is the division of labor in the home. Here's what new moms can do to make the division of ... Read More
Impending Fatherhood Fears
Are you anxious about becoming a father and the responsibilities the role brings? Learn more about what dads-to-be fear most and how you can ... Read More
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Is He Ready to Be a Daddy?
Wondering if your partner is ready to have kids? Take our quiz to find out if he's still on the sidelines or if he's ready to jump in the game. ... Read More
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