It was tough when you were a couple.
It's even more challenging - and important now.
At o...
Single Fathers Defined!
There is widespread disagreement ...
on a socially accepted definition for "Single Fathers."
Here they are simply defined as "Men who have a chi...
Single, Custodial Fathers
Single, custodial fathers are men who have accepted the primary responsibility of
rearing their children (having sole custody a minimum of 5 days a we...
10 Tips For Dad
1. Find ways to stay in contact even when distant or unable to see your kids regularly. Such as: sending cards, jokes, silly stories or riddles, e-mai...
Accepting Your Kids Mistakes
One of the most difficult parts of being a father is learning to accept your children¡¦s mistakes. It¡¦s certainly easy to be loving, supportive, and ...
Are You Supported As A Father?
Strong compassionate fathering and grand-fathering are essential gifts given to us by the conscientious men of our society. On Father's Day we honor ...
Author’s Mission to Eliminate Bad Rap and Squelch Myths about Single Dads
Jorge Arguello, the “Super Single Dad” and author of a new e-book, “The Super Single Dad: Artfully Raising Children,” is on a mission to remove, on...
Communicating With Your Ex
When children are
involved, a divorce isn't an ending. It's just the beginning of a long, challenging cooperative effort to do what's...
Divorced Dads- Making the Most of Visitation
Many divorced fathers are faced with the reality of visitation- an often
negotiated, mediated and all too brief time they are able to spend with their...
Father - Daughter Dates
I have a neighbor girl who goes on dates with her dad. When I first heard this I thought, "What a wonderful idea!" She shared with me how special thes...
Father's Day, 2001: June 17
CB01-FF.08
June 6, 2001
Note: The estimates in this fact sheet should not be confused with
Census 2000 results, which are no...
Fathering, an Option?
Recently the issue whether lesbians or single women should have the right to the access of IVF treatment has brought about the argument of the importa...
Fathers, Tell Your Stories!
Fathers Tell Your Stories!
I must admit to having a fear that I believe I share with many fathers. I fear that I will some day be insignificant to...
How a 21st Century Dad Can Have a Positive Impact on His Children
In the 50’s, the stereotypical values of parental roles were more rigidly defined. The man made the money, and the mother took care of the children. ...
If I Can't Be The Father I Want to Be, I Will Be No Father At All
(Addresses the failure of fathers to utilize the visitation system to become an active part of their children's lives.)
We all know a brother l...
Making the Most of Long-Distance Fathering
Last summer, pitcher Terry Mulholland was selected as the starting pitcher for the National League in the All-Star Game. Mulholland planned to reject ...
Taking Your Kids Perspective
"As a child, the critical eye of my father seemed to follow me around wherever I went." (Arthur C. Clarke)
It's quite easy for most father...
The "New" Father Image
In the last few
decades, families in America have undergone dramatic changes. The majority of mothers of young children now work outs...
Top Ten Common-Sense Rules for Fathers
There are a lot of fairly sophisticated parenting techniques and ideas out there that are attracting attention. To be an effective father, you can ski...
Who’s Your Daddy? How to be a Great Dad in 5 to 7 Minutes
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.
Why A Father is Not A Dad
It can be said that any man who procreates is a
father, whether present in that child’s life or not.
While this is technically true, it really ...