Find related content at the end of the article. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment and rating. 10 of the most Frequently Asked Questions By Susan P. Epstein, LCSW, Parent Coach Parenting in the 21st century is challenging and confusing for most parents. Families look and are different than years ago. Dads are raising [...] [...more]
Over the last few years, I have started down my path to becoming a Family First Entrepreneur. These three words came from a brain storming session I had while on a road trip. I was trying to come up with a “simple idea” that cut to the marrow of how I see myself as a [...] [...more]
With the Christmas season fast approaching, analysts are estimating that, for the first time in history, more gifts will be sold online than at brick and mortar stores over the holidays. It’s at this very point, when mention of Christmas shopping starts, that husbands everywhere start to feel a little bit of panic. Don’t worry, [...] [...more]
Despite alarmist sentiment that they are running out of control, teenage sex and pregnancies are on the decline and have been for the last 15 years of available data. Teenagers are definitely having sex, but not as much as the media seems to sensationalize it, and definitely not as much as hormone laden shows like [...] [...more]
Every dad wants to be his kids hero and inspire them to do great things with their lives. We are role models to our children, and as such we have a responsibility to teach them how to grow and develop into happy, healthy and wise adults. In our role as fathers, it helps to be inspired ourselves if we want that behavior and motivation to be instilled in our children. [...more]
There are roughly 120,000 adoptions in the United States each year and 2 – 4 percent of all families have 1 or more adopted children. With so many adoptions happening each year, why are so many men afraid of adoption? Well, according to a new study released by the Federal Government, they aren’t. Wait, what? [...] [...more]
Michael Kimmel is a professor of gender studies, specializing in men’s issues. His new book, Guyland, explores the emergence of a new developmental stage in men’s lives. Cory: Tell me about your work and how you decided to write Guyland. MK: I started writing Guyland because there was something going in this new developmental stage [...] [...more]
The President of the United States is often referred to as the "leader of the free world." Similarly, Dads are often known as the "leaders of free advice" for their children. We dads dispense pearls of wisdom to our kids to influence simple changes in behavior, whereas past Presidents used quips and maxims to influence changes among nations. [...more]
We live in a society in which people always seem to want more. What we have is never enough. We are uber-consumers and obsessed with stuff. My house is filled with stuff that we don't need, yet we find a way to continue buying things. Am I thankful for what we have? Absolutely - my wife and I have worked hard to get to this point in our careers and lives. [...more]
Many people are of opinion that cohabitation is a good way to “test out” a relationship and see if it’s ready for marriage. Indeed, some people are even seeing cohabitation as a substitute for marriage. Are those who are cohabiting thinking of how that practice will affect their children? In the United States since 2000, [...] [...more]
It is said that the custom of new dads handing out cigars at the birth of a child dates back to the Native Americans. According to one site that sells baby gift cigars, a "potlatch" was held within tribes at weddings and upon the birth of a child. During these events, gifts including cigars were distributed by the family to members of the tribe. [...more]
No parent likes to hear their baby cry. The high-pitched screaming combined with the bright red face oftentimes is enough to send moms or dads into panic mode. While remaining calm is definitely key to success, it is a tall order for any parent, but more especially for dads who aren't sure how soothe a crying child. Why is it more stressful for dads? Because we like to fix things...immediately; however, turning off a baby's tears is not as simple as fixing a leaky faucet. [...more]
