10 Ways To Be a Great Dad
... and amazing -- of becoming a dad. "I absolutely, positively, didn't want to have kids," he writes. "Now, I... didn't have the usual fears that guys have of 'I'm not sure I'll make a good dad.' I had the other one..., and how men who feel threatened by parenthood can overcome those fears and turn out to be great dad. 1...
7 Ways to Be an Awesome New Dad
... 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...
Daddy Boot Camp
A new dad explains why he enrolled in basic training to learn how to take care of his baby.
7 Must-Reads for Dads-to-Be
...'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...
19 Habits of Highly Effective Parents
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.
A Dad's Job Description
... have a real name, it has been replaced by Daddy, Dad, Papa, and Bald Mommy, among others, yet I answer...
The Year Ahead: Age 4
There's plenty to get excited about this year (preschool!). Find out what lies in store as your child turns four.
How To Get Dad Involved
... 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...
American Baby's Best Dad Ever Contest Winners
... 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...
Stay-at-Home Dad Survival Guide
... 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...
50 Easy Ways to Be a Fantastic Parent
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.
Helping Kids Handle Anger
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.
Minding Your Marriage
Caring for a baby can cause conflict between even the closest couples. Read on for tips on reducing the stress and staying connected.
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