Are your kids at an age where they can read and write complete sentences? Rather than just giving them time-out when they misbehave, why not have them put together an essay on what they did wrong and how they will abstain from it in the future?

Writing a paper not only will force your kids to think about their indiscretion, but will enhance their literary skill as well. You may even ask them to do a little research to boot. Make sure the essay is done to the best of their ability. And let them know they are forgiven and loved.

For a free article on how to have your kids write an essay, click here.

Posted with permission from www.allprodad.com

No, I’m not referring to the goo that comes in jars. I’m sure there will be time to experiment with that later. I’m talking about the food mom demands for the baby before the baby is even born. What she eats, she tells me, the baby eats.

It’s the closest thing I’ve received to a decree from the King.

“In the name of the baby,” she says, “I request Stuffed Eggplant for dinner.”

She even sent me a link this morning by email to the recipe she had in mind. I thought she was busy studying at the university library, but it turns out she was looking up stuffed eggplant recipes.

Two hours later, no exaggeration, and dinner is ready.

A banquet fit for a king.

- Posted with permission from Spain Dad

A new look at a traditional family relationship

The first American Father's Day celebration was held on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia, only about 20 miles from the location of the first Mother’s Day celebration in Grafton. The event was the emotionally charged response to a mine explosion that had occurred one year earlier, killing more than 300 men, most of whom were fathers. Hundreds of grieving widows were left behind, along with more than 1,000 fatherless children.

Mrs. Grace Clayton, a woman who had lost two children and understood family loss well, was moved to establish an annual holiday to honor and remember all fathers for their great contributions to their families. But while this Father’s Day observance is mentioned in at least one historical document, it has all but been forgotten, and it is a separate event that occurred one year later that is most often referred to as the “beginning of Father’s Day.”

At a Mother’s Day celebration almost a year later, a young woman named Sonora Louise Smart was thinking about the sacrifices her father had made while shouldering the responsibility for his six children after his wife had died eleven years earlier. ... read more >>

by Bruce Linton, Ph.D.

Congratulations you have made it to month two of fatherhood. The first month of fatherhood is occupied by adjusting to your new situation. The changes in your schedule and routines, settling into how and when your baby needs to be fed, changing diapers and giving baths, trying to get enough sleep, communicating with your wife in your new roles as parents.

Many new fathers comment on how wonderful and difficult that first month is. Your baby is still small and helpless but by the second month you may feel a difference as you hold him. He may seem to be more of a person. ... read more >>

A Podcast hosted on International Dad featuring show hosts Scott Lancaster and co-hosts Eric Mooij and Stefan Korn from DIYFather.com.

Today guest is Dr. Bruce Linton, Founder of the Fathers’ Forum.

From the pregnancy on I realized that there were very few services both educationally or socially for me to meet with other men and hear about their experiences as fathers. In 1983 with a few other new fathers I started a men’s group for new dads. From that experience I became aware of how essential having a dialogue between men about fatherhood is to understanding and valuing are roles as parents. ... read more >>

An article was submitted to DIYFather by one of the many mother's sites online. The article is dedicated to fathers on their special day "Father's Day".

However this article in my view is not dedicated to men or even written for men as an audience but rather an attempt to be-little men as fathers to their female readers.

...These were just two examples of the fathers in the animal kingdom. Fathers I mean human fathers this time; have more responsibilities towards their kids and they strive to fulfil them in a rather clumsy way [no offense dads!]just to please their little ones, which is admirable and cute most of the time I should say… so in order to appreciate them in a special way Father's day is celebrated every third Sunday of the month of June...read the whole article

But then why send it to DIYFather??? clearly DIYFather is a site solely dedicated to Men as Fathers, so mothers really think it is acceptable to belittle our abilities as fathers? ... read more >>

“One time my kids wanted to surprise me with a good breakfast in bed on Father's Day. They put a cot in the kitchen.”

While fatherhood is a serious business, you cannot deny the fun and craziness involved in it for both the dad and the kids. A father holds a magnificent place on this planet.

A father ocean catfish is a true example of a devoted father. He carries the eggs of his young is his mouth until they are ready to be born, which may take up to several weeks. During that time, he cannot eat a thing!

Penguins are another good example; Father penguins keep on their feet in arctic temperatures for sixty days or more to protect his eggs. He hides them on top of his feet, hiding them with feathered flap. Like the catfish, he cannot eat for the duration of his guard of the eggs. ... read more >>

It is a timely reminder, that fathers need help and support sometimes too, here is a group dedicated to supporting fathers in Illinois.

It's a place where dads of all stripes can come together to talk about the challenges, issues, and triumphs of being a dad. We share stories and help each other find solutions, information, and resources to help us be the best dads we can be.

Meetings:
* When?: Mondays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (except on state holiday Mondays)
* Where? The Children's Foundation, 403 S. State, Bloomington
* Who? ANY dad wanting to grow in his role
* What? Join other dedicated fathers in a confidential and understanding atmosphere to discuss various topics.

Free food & beverages, and onsite child care provided with advanced RSVP.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact facilitator Henry Alexander at (309)662-9453 or agency contact Mendy Smith at (309)834-5231. ... read more >>

A Podcast hosted on International Dad featuring show hosts Scott Lancaster and co-hosts Eric Mooij and Stefan Korn from DIYFather.com.

Today guest is Murray Edridge, Barnardos New Zealand Chief Executive





About Barnardos

Our Vision:

In Aotearoa New Zealand, childhood is valued and each child’s hope and potential are nurtured.

Our Approach:

We serve children and young people

Through

- Recognising the importance of their families and whanau. ... read more >>

A Podcast hosted on International Dad featuring show hosts Scott Lancaster and co-hosts Eric Mooij and Stefan Korn from DIYFather.com.

Today guest is Jeremy Biser from Discovering Dad Blogspot.


Discovering Dad Blogspot is another resource for fathers. The blog spot explores the issues and experiences of fatherhood.