Fathers

Why Are We So Rough On Single Dads?

Linda Lipshutz, MS, ACSW | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Relationship Advice, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Father Custody, Dads, Life After Divorce, Dad Divorce, Parenting After Divorce, Kids and Divorce, Fathers, Divorce News

Men starting over may be very frightened by the enormous responsibility of maintaining two households at a time when they're feeling inadequate and insecure.

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5 Lies Moms of Teens Tell

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Lies, Secrets, Mental Health, Daughters, Embarrassment, Academic Performance, Mommybloggers, Psychology, Tweens, Parenting, Grandparents, Education, Teens, Sons, Teachers, Competiyion, Anxiety, Fathers, Parents News

What an easier time we would have if we felt we had permission to be real with ourselves and each other.

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Fathers and Daughters -- and Moms: Is There Room for Everyone?

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Primary Caregiver, Mothers and Daughters, Daddy's Little Girl, Fathers and Daughters, Grandfathers, Mothers, Daughters, Fathers, Parenting, Women News

Can a mom truly encourage a daughter to be close to her father without comparing her daughter's experience to her own?

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Why I Love Being a Dad

Jim Higley | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Fatherhood, Dad, Parenting, Dads, Bobblehead Dad, Fathers, Parents News

With all the recent controversy about "Mom Wars" and "Dad Wars," I wanted to share a piece that simply is about what it means to me to be a parent. At the end (and beginning) of every day, that's really what this is all about for me.

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The Same Story? Again?! Storytelling as an Emotional Security Blanket

John McCormick | Posted 05.18.2012

I used to wonder why my sons asked for the same story night after night. I came to the conclusion that kids simply enjoy the comfort of repetition. Think of it as an emotional security blanket.

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Can We Stop the Mom and Dad Debate and Talk about Kids?

Jim Higley | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Parenting, Dads, Moms, Children, Mothers, Fathers, Breastfeeding, Time Breastfeeding Cover, Moms vs. Dads, Annie Burnside, Babble, Parents News

How about we talk about kids for a change? How about we toss out some encouragement for what we are all doing? How about we remind each other why parenting matters? The other stuff can wait.

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From Father to Son

Steven Crandell | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Sons, Men, Parenting, Love, Appreciation, Children, Fathers, Relationships, Separation, Parents-Dads, Fatherhood, Parents-Fathers, Parents News

The gift of appreciation is the greatest of all gifts, for it acknowledges and validates the other person and sometimes starts a chain reaction of love that can reach across the generations.

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Why Men Can Be Mothers Too

Carlos A. Ball | Posted 05.10.2012

Read More: Supreme Court, Adoption, Women, Children, Mother's Day, LGBT Rights, Politics, Gender, Mothers, Men, Fathers, Parents, Parents News

There are many men in America today, married and single, gay and straight, who mother their children every day. Motherhood is not about who one is; instead, it is about what one does.

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My Newest Father-Son Bonding Experience: The Stomach Flu

Jim Higley | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Flu, Parenting, Dads, Sick Children, Fathers, Bobblehead Dad, Humor, Family, Parents-Fathers, Parents News

My most recent father-son bonding memory happened quite by surprise. In fact, when I went to bed last night, I never dreamed of the special experience waiting before I even hit my REM sleep.

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S#!t You Should NEVER Say to Your Pregnant Wife!

Karith Foster | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Dumb Comments, Funny, Pregnancy, Idiot Responses to Your Pregnancy, Dumb Spouses, Funny Women, Comedy, Mothers, Fathers, Parents, Pregnancy Humor, Parents News

I didn't immediately start yelling at my husband. I did stare in silence for a good 5-7 seconds, giving him ample time to retract his statement. He did not. And that is when I lost my mind.

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Why is Public & Private Behavior so Different?

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Women in the Workplace, Infidelity, Marriage, Divorce, Relationships, Romance, Dating, Mommybloggers, Psychology, Parenting, Sexuality, Mothers, Teenagers, Fathers, Parents News

Why is it that people are frequently on their best behavior outside of the home?

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The Importance of Strong Role Models in Raising Sons and How to Find Them

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Single-Moms, Single Parents, Traditional Two-Parent Mom/Dad Family, Role Models, Boys, Single Dads, Mothers, Two-Mother Families, Gender Roles, Fathers, Parents News

The fact is that no parent -- be it mom or dad -- should/can be all things at all times to his or her child.

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Her Father, My Father

Elizabeth Jayne Liu | Posted 05.04.2012

Read More: Father Daughter Relationships, Rejection, Relationships, Family Relationships, Personal Growth, Emotional Wellness, Gps-Soul, Becoming Fearless, Fatherhood, Presence, Parents, Family, Fathers, Becoming-Fearless, Healthy Living News

I'm happy and relieved for my daughter, who will have a different experience than I. But a part of me is sad that I didn't have a wonderful father like she does, and my fear is that the chances of it happening are, as the days go on, getting slimmer.

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Storytelling With Your Kids: How to Become a 'Story Dad'

John McCormick | Posted 05.02.2012

When dads tell me they don't know how to tell stories, what they're often saying is, they don't know how to talk with their kids.

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Turning Boys Into Men: 4 Ways to Expand Your Son's "Boy Power"

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Biological Roots, Homosexual, Nuture, Raising Children, Single Motherhood, Motherhood, Girlish, Two-Mother Families, Guns, Gender-Based Expectations, Dad, Single Mothers, Femailes, Mo Superheros, Feminity, Feminine, Masculinity, Single-Mother Families, Moms, Families, Single Mo, Daughter, Dads, Men, Woman, Gay, Boys, Masculine, Gender-Correct, Mothers, Girls, Sports, Mother, Nature, Man, Father, Males, Fathers, Parents News

We as a culture have held fast to the idea that we need to protect the boundaries between male and female. This is wrong, and even dangerous. Instead, we need to be reframing the discussion, and asking: What makes a boy a boy?

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'I'm Having an Orgasm'

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: College Admissions, College, Sex, Fatherhood, Orgasm, Parenting, Parenthood, Fathers, College Humor, College News

"I'm having an orgasm," came the shout heard around the quad. It was clear. It was unmistakable. It was unavoidably audible. And timed perfectly to cause maximum shock value.

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The Week's Best Parenting Tweets

Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Twitter, Children, Best Tweets of the Week, Best Tweets, Best Parenting Tweets, Parenting, Slidepollajax, Tweets, Mothers, Molly Ringwald, Parenthood, Fathers, Parents, Parents News

Every week, we share a selection of our favorite parenting-related tweets. Last Friday, we had a star-studded lineup including Elizabeth Banks, Alyssa...

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How Does Divorce Affect Kids Outside The U.S.?

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Welfare, Greenlandic Institute of Health Research, University of Copenhagen, University of Jyvaskyla, University of Akureyri, Mothers, Karolinska Institutet, International Childhoods, Life Satisfaction, Family Structure, Well-Being, Health, Ilona Happasaio, Nordid School of Public Health, Fathers, Divorce News

Far too much of the research discussed in the American press focuses exclusively on studies that are done with American children.

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TIME 100 2012 Gala Toast: A Tribute to my Father

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D. | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Military Families, Military, Military Families Week, Armed Forces, Fathers, Veterans, World War II, World War Two, Impact News

My father taught me about honor, integrity and service. He also taught me about loyalty and sacrifice. My father fought to keep custody of all four of us when my parents eventually divorced. It cost him everything he had.

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Five Ways NOT to Raise Bullies and Mean Girls

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Single Moms, Mean Girls, Parenting Tips, Neighborhoods, Daughters, Bullies, Parenting, Mothers, Two-Mom Families, Preschools, Sons, Parents-Kids, Schools, Families, Parenting Advice, Fathers, Parents News

It's possible -- very possible -- to raise exceptional, morally-grounded children no matter what your family looks like. The development of your child's moral character depends less on whether there is a male or female figure or two parents. These values come from one place: you.

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Storytelling with Your Kids: Creating a Family Tradition One Story at a Time

John McCormick | Posted 04.19.2012

As an overworked Dad, I'm always looking for ways to find more time with my kids. I've found that storytelling is the ideal activity to enrich family time by creating a fun, free tradition.

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Dealing With Death On 'Modern Family'

Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Video, The Last Walt, Walt, Tv Replay, Abc, Reality-Free, Modern Family, Fathers, TV News

After the Dunphy's elderly neighbor Walt passes away on "Modern Family" (Wed., 9 p.m. ET on ABC), Claire was worried that Luke would have difficulty p...

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Role Models and the Real World

Dr. Peggy Drexler | Posted 04.12.2012

The increasing fallibility and uncertain availability of XY-chromosome role models combines with the blurring of gender roles to raise a question: Does a male role model actually have to be a man?

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Does Winning at Work Mean Losing at Home?

Steve Ressler | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Flexible Schedule, Maternity Leave, New Parents, Work-Life Balance, Parenting, Paternity Leave, Parenting Advice, Mothers, Fathers, Parents News

Does having a child mean that a parent needs to pass on a promotion -- or give up time with a child in order to advance his or her career?

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How To Avoid Harmful Battles In Divorce Court

Robert Hughes, Jr. | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Philip A. Cowan, Courts, Litigation, Rachel Ebling, Mediation, Smith College of Social Work, Coparenting, Legal, Marsha Kline Pruett, Mothers, University of California- Berkeley, Fathers, Divorce News

Almost everyone involved in divorce becomes frustrated by the legal process. Both mothers and fathers feel like the system works against them.

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