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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]
Only 9 days left to enter!!! We appreciate you referring friends and family men to Husbands & Dads! Make sure to get your easy entry by joining out Forums! Here are the details of entry: Husbands & Dads has teamed up with some exciting partners in order to create our first ever contest geared towards rewarding you for referring your friends to the site. [...more]
Husbands & Dads officially launched two short months ago, and we're extremely fortunate to have so many engaged and outstanding readers of the site. Our readership contains a great diversity of men (and women) from all walks of life and more than a dozen countries. Thank you all for supporting us and spreading the word! [...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]
Thanks to Dot for the inspiration to write this post. Ladies, this one is for you. When your dear, sweet husband is getting on your nerves because he is so tense, or he’s getting all up in your business and you need some time alone, you might try one of these brilliant moves. Guys, this [...] [...more]
I went to a 9/11 Remembrance Service this evening. The event was hosted by the city government in the town that I live. As a member of the City Council, I like to attend as many city sponsored events as I can. I live in a patriotic town, known for having the oldest Veteran's Day parade in the state. A group of citizens is currently working on erecting a new memorial to honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. [...more]
Marriage advice. Who needs it? How many times have you sat there after a fight (or a spirited discussion) with your wife and wondered what just happened? You sit there thinking, “I don’t understand what I did wrong! She’s the one who got all upset, and now I’m in trouble? What happened?” You need additional [...] [...more]
The teenage years are tough. Whether you have a boy or a girl, they are both going through massive hormonal changes, namely puberty. Their lives revolve around socialization with their friends, and daddy's little girl or mama's big boy all of the sudden don't want anything to do with you. It's like playing for the Yankees one year and getting traded to the Nationals the next. [...more]
MyBabyOurBaby.com allows parents to create a fun family eBook that friends and relatives can all help to build and write. I created an eBook for my son Ty shortly after the site launched, and I've enjoyed sharing photos and "firsts" with family members since then. I had a chance to talk with co-founder Ray Hernandez last week about the background and progress of the site since it's launch earlier this year. [...more]
There are many lists of the Top 10 TV Dads. Most of them include such paternal heroes as Steve Douglas, Ward Cleaver and Jim Anderson, and the 'worst' lists tend to include the usual slackers like Al Bundy, Archie Bunker and Peter Griffin. But what about the ones in the middle? What about those unique dads that made a lasting impression on viewers, but somehow they always seem to come up just short of making a list. Not any more! [...more]
I used to be a fitness freak. In fact, there was a time in my life when I worked out twice a day for several hours. I loved the feeling it gave me both mentally and physically. The confidence that comes with a good physique is also great for the ego. [...more]