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]
Paternity leave is the time a father takes off from work to spend at home with his family upon the birth of a new child. Prior to 15 years ago, when the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was passed, fathers in America rarely took time off from work to take care of a new child. Today, fathers have a legislated right to take this type of leave, and more fathers are taking advantage of this right to be there when the baby comes home. [...more]
Do you consider yourself a role model? If you're a husband, dad, manager, leader or a person of influence, then you are a role model. How often do you think about the way others perceive you? It's not usually the first thing on my mind. [...more]
Find related content at the end of the article. Share your thoughts by leaving a comment and rating.People like to complain. If it’s not the rise in gas prices, then it’s the fall in stock values. Taxes are too high, and political accountability is too low. The economy is in the toilet, and customer service [...] [...more]
There are many stereotypes and preconceived notions about what it means to be a “Dad.” The truth is there are many kinds of dads - good and bad - just like there are many kinds of moms or grandparents or friends. This article explores 20 kinds of dads. Which kind are you? [...more]