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On Fathers and Communication
We all enjoy feeling loved. Children learn to share this with others as love is communicated to them. Making eye contact, laughing together, telling a story, asking a question, learning to listen — these are all part of communication with children. What do the facts say about fathers and ...
Learning to Be a Father: How Do We Do It?
Overview Learning to be a good father is not for wimps. It takes time, energy, interest, and responsibility. Most of all, it takes you loving your child. When raising a child, no two days are the same, each day brings new questions and new challenges. It often leaves us asking ourselves: ...
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Fathers and Communication
Children need consistent and caring communication from their fathers. This includes listening, sharing stories,hugs and...
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Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad
Fathers play an important role in the psychological, behavioral and academic development of their children. In the...
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The Common Roles of Fathers
Overview Fathers play many roles in parenting their children. Some are involved in every facet of their child's life...
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Telecommuting for Dads
Both working dads and working moms want more time with their family, even as they fill the role of provider. Yet men,...
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Calling All Dads This Back-to-School Season!
How much power can 500,000 fathers generate? Enough to jump-start a movement, and it all begins with the simple act of...
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What Happens When You Put Family Needs First?
When my son Garrett was only six weeks old, I almost lost him. “Your son is fi ghting to breathe, and he’s not...
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Helping Dads Helps the Bottom Line
Children have a tremendous need for fathers to nurture and guide them into adulthood. The key factor, however, is time....
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Doing Laundry
Connect: You can make children a part of this everyday task in ways that are fun for you and your child. Watch and...
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Dad's Can Fight Childhood Obesity!
You have read about it in the news. You’ve heard about it on television. Americans are heavier than ever, and now the...
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Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean?
Overview It seems that more and more folks are sharing the message that fathers should be more involved in caring for...
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