Just for Dad

Moms and dads from our Facebook community share the parenting routine or habit they feel most proud of when it comes to effectively raising happy, responsible kids.

Check out the carriers, pacifiers, high chairs (and more) that these dads can't live without.

.... Don't worry about being a great dad. Being a great dad isn't about holding the baby just right..., a quick hug before school, or even just tousling their hair as they walk by. A dad's loving touch...." They just want you with them, around them, and basically being "there." Now, what happens if you (dad) aren...

... dad. Without sacrificing your time, you wouldn't be able to pull off all of the other keys to becoming..., but the key to giving up your time isn't as simple as just being there-- it's a matter of making yourself... and to yours. But don't just sit back and wait for things to get checked off the list. Jump right...

.... Case in point: In 2005 the US Census Bureau reported there were 98,000 stay-at-home dads nationwide...; today, that number is closer to 2 million -- and climbing. "A stay-at-home dad is still considered a... rare specimen," says Barack Levin, a stay-at-home dad and author of The Diaper Chronicles. That can...

Here's a trimester-by-trimester guide to surviving -- and thriving -- during your wild pregnancy ride.

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Being a great dad doesn't come naturally to everyone.

Think your man is the cutest dad? Enter him in our cutest daddy contest for a chance to win a digital camera and the prestigious title!

Sometimes you discover you're expecting when you least expect it. Be inspired by four moms who turned tough situations around.

Is it hormones -- or habits -- that explain why fathers bond with their babies differently than mothers do? The answer may surprise you.

... needs. You can definitely be the funny guy. Start by just making silly faces that will make your baby.... This will keep baby close to you throughout the walk. Just be sure baby is slathered in sunscreen if it's hot... he expects his daddy time. Babies love music and they love to dance. Even when your baby is just a...