Archive for the 'Fatherhood' Category

Who’s Your Daddy? How to be a Great Dad in 5 to 7 Minutes

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

I am a dad. I have been now for over 8 years. And I suppose I don’t know just everything there is to know about being a dad, good bad or otherwise.
I have learned a couple of things though.
My wife, Susan and I had been married for about 6 years before my daughter, my oldest […]

Dads, Give them Household Chores

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006

You have a chore to do around the house, and your kids want to help out. You know it might be nice for them to help, but you’re feeling a bit impatient. And you know it might turn into a two hour project, with a big mess to clean up. A mess that could be […]

Father’s Day Ideas - Give That Man a Throne!

Friday, June 9th, 2006

Laura (FamilyFun) has sent in these great ideas for Father’s Day - Give That Man a Throne!
With everything your dad has done for you over the years, this Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity for you and your children to make dad King for a Day! And, FamilyFun.com, the premier online family resource for […]

Desk Drawers or Parallel Worlds (Ages 3 to 8)

Monday, April 24th, 2006

Would you like to be able to do paperwork at your desk—paying bills, writing letters, updating household budgets, and so on—without constant interruptions and distractions from your toddlers? Of course you would, and you can! Pick the most likely solution from the following options and you are on your way.
A. Sedate Them
B. Bind and Gag […]

Why Would I Want the Toy, When I Can Have the Box?

Monday, April 17th, 2006

It happened in an instant. In the blink of an eye. One moment, a carefree man and husband, my most pressing challenge figuring out how to get in 18 holes of golf and still be on time to make a dinner reservation. The next moment …whoooosh, “WHAAAAAAAA” “It’s a boy!”…a father. That label sounded pretty […]