Advice for Dads

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... dad. Without sacrificing your time, you wouldn't be able to pull off all of the other keys to becoming...-baby bonding time afterwards. Soon enough you'll be doing other great proactive dad stuff like reading bedtime... attitude toward parenting. Sure, there are annoying things, but being the kind of dad your kids...

A new dad explains why he enrolled in basic training to learn how to take care of his baby.

A dad reflects on how his wife's challenging childbirth made their marriage even stronger.

It can be tough to carve out the time. Do it anyway!

...'re Expecting is possibly heavier on humor than facts or advice, making it a hit with dads-to-be who simply want...By Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash For a thoroughly modern dad-to-be, The Expectant Father presents... to helping the expectant dad figure out his role and understand how all the impending changes will affect him...

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.

... have a real name, it has been replaced by Daddy, Dad, Papa, and Bald Mommy, among others, yet I answer...

Star Alyssa Milano on pregnancy, losing the baby weight, and raising a son!

When it comes to dealing with bad behavior, everyone screws up. We'll help you do it right.

Here, the stories that affected our lives and our kids' lives the most this year, from 'superior' Chinese mothers to tainted apple juice.

There's plenty to get excited about this year (preschool!). Find out what lies in store as your child turns four.

... advice from doctors and other health professionals, should be considered as opinion only. Always seek... the direct advice of your own doctor in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your...

... is "The Best Dad Ever." As the submissions rolled in, we read the letters and agonized over who to pick.... We narrowed it down to five final candidates. All these dads are winners, as are the hundreds we... couldn't choose. Here are the letters describing these caring, fun, devoted dads Michael Phelps "In our...

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

... and get advice with other dads. "It can be intimidating to walk into a playgroup and be the only guy.... 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...

Parenting advice from one of America's favorite experts.

Throughout the year, our board of advisors -- a brain trust of the best pediatric doctors, developmental experts, and educators in the country -- shares the latest thinking about raising happy and healthy kids in the pages of Parents. Now we've gathered our all-time favorite nuggets of their advice in one outstanding article that will have a profound effect on your whole family.

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

Toddlers have their own set of love languages, expressing their love for you in different ways.

Can you actually teach your kid to laugh often, be an optimist, and enjoy every day? Research says yes.

Award-winning author, Michele Borba, EdD, recently appeared as a guest on Parents.com Community boards to offer practical advice on children's behavior and violence prevention. This sought-after, motivational speaker has presented workshops to more than one million participants throughout North American, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, and has served as an educational consultant to hundreds of schools. She currently serves on Parents magazine's advisory board. The following is her advice on how to help children handle anger.

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Caring for a baby can cause conflict between even the closest couples. Read on for tips on reducing the stress and staying connected.