Stories from About.com Fatherhood
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WATCH D.O.G.S. introduced in Utah school
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 29, 2010
The first school in the state of Utah to adopt the WATCH D.O.G.S. program is in Magna, just west of the Salt Lake City metro area. This article from the Deseret Morning News talks about the importance of engaging fathers… Full Story »
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25 Ways to Make This the Best School Year Ever
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 25, 2010
My About.com colleague Terri Mauro, who is the guide to Special Needs Children, has compiled a great list of how parents can make the coming school year an outstanding one for their children. It is an amazing list. Full Story »
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Topics:
- School
- Special Needs
- Child
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Essential School Supplies for Elementary Students
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 19, 2010
As you are getting your elementary school student ready for the new school year, it's important for a dad to know what kids need for school supplies, and what are the best buys. Listen to what experienced fathers of elementary… Full Story »
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Dads Back to School Checklist
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 17, 2010
Use this back-to-school checklist for dads to make sure your family is ready for the start of the new school year. The list includes ideas for shopping, transportation, scheduling and more. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Back To School
- School
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Kids Make It Better
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 13, 2010
Kids Make It Better by Suzy Becker is an extraordinary book for children to come to understand the challenges that people confront, both globally and locally and what they can do to make life better. It is an interactive journal… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Child
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Notes from the Obama Fatherhood Briefing
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 9, 2010
On July 29, President Barack Obama 's Office of Public Engagement hosted a briefing with 50 fatherhood organizations and advocates from across the United States. The briefing included presentations by Tina Tchen, Director of the Office of Public Engagement; Paul… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Fatherhood
- Child
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The Real Reason Couples Divorce
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 5, 2010
David Code, a columnist at the Huffington Post, has written one of my favorite parenting books, To Raise Happy Kids, Put Your Marriage First.A recent post of David's struck a chord with me. He suggests that the real reason couples… Full Story »
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Life is What You Make It
About.com Fatherhood &bull Aug 3, 2010
I recently came across a great book that I strongly recommend for fathers of teens and young adults. Peter Buffett, the son of billionaire Warren Buffett and a successful musician and music producer, has shared experiendes from his life in… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Books For Teens
- Sons
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Fun Field Trip Ideas for Homeschooling Dads
About.com Fatherhood &bull Jul 30, 2010
Frequently, I get a note from a dad who is involved in home schooling. Our family took on the tough task of homeschooling one of our children a few years ago and while it was a LOT of work, it… Full Story »
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A Father's Guide to the Disney Princesses
About.com Fatherhood &bull Jul 28, 2010
As I have visited with fathers of young daughters, I am finding that the Disney Princesses are extremely popular with their little girls. I knew about the earliest Disney Princesses like Sleeping Beauty and Snow White, and even Ariel from… Full Story »
