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Inside Fatherhood

May 18th, 2008

Fatherhood Quote - Kent Nerburn

This is a very poignant quote that captures a father’s love for his child, and comments on the difficulty of balancing one’s attempts to be an ideal role model and provider in spite of being human.
Until you have a son of your own… you will never know the joy, the love beyond feeling that resonates […]

By Bill -- 0 comments

December 21st, 2007

The year in parenting news review

One of the biggest stories of the year for parents was the revelation that many toys are apparently slathered in lead, and we were all none the wiser. In addition to the seemingly endless recalls of Chinese-manufactured toys in violation of lead standards, there were some other stories that impacted modern parenting, right down to […]

By Bill -- 0 comments

October 26th, 2007

Kevin Federline top ‘cad to dad’

Kevin Federline topped a recent In Touch Weekly poll of the most reformed badboys-become-fathers. As to the reason why K-Fed came in number one, once it became apparent how much of a wing-nut/loser/terrible mother Britney Spears was, he really stepped up his parenting.
To be perfectly frank, I was not quite sure what a ‘cad’ was […]

By Bill -- 3 comments

September 20th, 2007

Eddie Vedder, misquoted yet still angry

I’ve seen a lot of blogs ooh-ing and ahh-ing over Eddie Vedder’s recent quote that fatherhood “fueled his anger.” It makes for a great headline that makes him look like an angry person that hates kids.
You can’t be one of the figureheads of the Seattle grunge movement without a healthy amount of angst, but it’s […]

By Bill -- 1 comment

July 25th, 2007

Worried About Your Kids and Safety?

Most parents are concerned about safety for their kids and the best thing to do is educate yourself on the topic. ParentWonder.com lists out 101 Child Safety and Childproofing Tips for Parents. This includes:
*Windows and Doors
*Kitchen
*Bathroom
*Electrical Stuff
*Laundry
*Outdoor
*Bedroom
*Living Room
*Stairs and Banisters
*Traveling
*Heating and Cooling
*Pool Safety
*Toys
*Garden and Plants
*Fire
*General
Read article.
Tags: child-proof, children, electrical, fire, kids, Parenting, safety-tips, toysShare This

By steve -- 2 comments

July 24th, 2007

The Myth of the Stay at Home Dad

All stay at home dads, and wives of stay at home dads should check out this article written by Penelope Trunk. Hat tip to Rebel Dad.
So why should you read it? Read on…
My husband, in fact, has brought up divorce for other reasons. I am not totally sure which ones, to be honest, but I […]

By steve -- 0 comments

July 16th, 2007

Being a True Father

Paternal Life has a good article out about being a True Father taken from Steve Biddulph.
A ‘true’ father is much more than your child’s friend. Your love, commitment to and involvement in your daughter’s life is unshakeable. Whatever happens, you will be there for her, as long as you live. So, you have to […]

By steve -- 1 comment

July 11th, 2007

Great Father and Son Moment

Nothing like taking your son or daughter fishing. It is a great way to bond, get to know your child, and just get some good quality time in with them and teach them the finer things in life. Nothing like seeing your own children experience these wonderful moments. Check out Chris Cobbett and his son […]

By steve -- 3 comments

July 5th, 2007

Dads Gain Play Time But Lose Exercise Time

It is no doubt that after having 5 kids I have all the time in the world to play. I gain hours of reading time, coloring, and even stacking blocks. What else did I gain? A few pounds.
Though I have worked hard to lose weight I tend to bounce around which is actually not […]

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July 3rd, 2007

4 Ways to Enjoy the 4th of July With Your Family

1) Take the kids to the parade - Kids love parades. Even if you don’t like to face the crowds, try getting there a little bit early and pick out a good spot where you can see the parade coming for quite distance. What we usually do since we are in walking distance of the […]

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