advice for dads

I humbly ask your forgiveness for what I’m about to do. I’m about to break the No. 1 rule of being a man: Thou shalt not ask for directions. I have a good excuse. Perhaps like you, I’ve ... READ MORE

And Dad Makes Three

What time will you be home tonight?” I ask the man in my life, Brett, as he walks out the door every Saturday evening. “Will you be home tonight?” invariably follows. Brett is on his way to ... READ MORE

Be an Eagle Dad

So you’re feeling pretty smug, huh? You sowed your seed (please, spare us the details, big guy). You’ve sat through childbirth classes, surfed a couple of parenting Web sites, maybe even ... READ MORE

Trading Up

I’m a happy guy. Two healthy kids, a third on the way — it’s as good as life gets. But it’s a different life from the one I had before. Gone are the days when my wife and I could look at the ... READ MORE

New Dad Adrift

Autism risk with older dads?

True (Dad) Confessions

Pregnancy and parenthood can be hard. Admit it. That's what moms are doing at the True Mom Confessions website. We're featuring their gripes and confessions (and our experts' advice) in our ... READ MORE

Bonding Tips For Dads

Engaged dads are linked with improved weight gain in preterm infants and higher rates of breastfeeding. And you can help. Encourage your partner to:•Hone his parenting skills before the baby ... READ MORE

Birth Of A Father, A Survival Guide For Both Of You

Fatherhood changes everything. Your dads probably paced around the maternity ward waiting room when you were born, then handed out cigars and went right back to work. That was then, this is ... READ MORE

Real Dads Don't Babysit

Hello, it's us. You know, men? Bigger than you. Hairier. More interested in large shiny objects. Don't worry, we're not offended if you don't remember us. You've been busy growing our ... READ MORE