Posts tagged Fathers
Links To Share – September 24, 2009
Sep 24th
I have collected a large number of tidbits for this grouping of links that I would like to share. But then again, why use them all for one post? 
- Fathering in America: What’s a Dad Supposed to Do? – [Psych Central]
- 10 Antidotes to Self-Sexualization of Girls – [Moms Speak Up]
- 5 Tips On Fatherhood Your Dad Never Told You – [Dad-O-Matic]
- Eating dinner together, Healthy Habit #2 - [Super Healthy Kids]
- Beat the Bedtime Blues with a Sure-Fire Sleep Solution for Your Preschooler – [Root And Sprout]
- Men’s Fitness – Quick Exercises for Busy Dads – [About.com]
- Is the Father of Your Children a Geek? – [Strollerderby]
- Dads and Daughters – Make a Decision Already – [Discovering Dad]
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Links To Share – July 8, 2009
Jul 8th
Hope you all had a terrific holiday weekend, I know I did. Here is my latest installment of links to sites or articles that I thought I would share. Since it has been a while since I last put some of these little gems up I am increasing the number of them. This should keep you busy for a while.
- Daily Links: Making Money Edition – [Get Rich Slowly]
- Man Up and be a real dad – [CNN Commentary]
- Helping Your Children Make Good Decisions – [About.com]
- Family Dog Saves Toddler’s Life – [Strollerderby]
- Time-Lapse Photography Captures Galactic Core of the Milky Way – [Gizmodo]
- What to Do If You See Another Parent Verbally or Physically Mistreating a Child – [Root & Sprout]
- Guitar Hero, You Are My Only Hope – [Super Mega Dad]
- Books About Dad – [No Time For Flashcards]
- Family Night – A Simple and Powerful Idea for Family Unity – [About.com]
- The Lazy Way to Investment Success – [Get Rich Slowly]
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VERY Shameless Plug
Jun 30th
I just have to do this. I’m so excited about this. I have had the fortunate honor of guest posting over at the excellent SingleDad.com. RJ has really established an amazing site to help bring together single dads. While not a single dad myself I still found the articles and content to be extremely helpful in my life as well. Please take the time and check out this site, I’m sure you will be equally impressed.
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Links To Share – June 22, 2009
Jun 22nd
Here is another gathering of some links I thought you would enjoy. I thought that having a few that are relevant to this time of year would be helpful.
- Investing 101: An Introduction To Asset Allocation – [Get Rich Slowly]
- Camping Activities With The Family – [About.com]
- Children’s Books You Will Never Read – [Strollerderby]
- Children’s Multivitamins – [Super Healthy Kids]
- Water Effectively by Calibrating Your Sprinklers – [Lifehacker]
- Family Activities Are Good For Mom and Dad, Too! – [Root & Sprout]
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Love and Logic Wisdom
Jun 19th
Happy Fatherhood Friday!I’d like to share a quick tidbit of advice from the folks at Love & Logic. My wife and I are firm believers in this methodology of parenting as it has served us very well. We have taken only one structured course and one quick refresher and it really helps in dealing with the typical issues with which parents are confronted. Hopefully you can find use from it too. This is from a recent email they sent me:
Dear B,
What makes Love and Logic work? Some believe it’s our strong emphasis on setting limits. They think that folks who are struggling with their kids just aren’t setting enough limits. Others believe that the power of Love and Logic has more to do with providing consequences for misbehavior. They think that those who’re unsuccessful with kids just need to do a better job of providing bigger and more powerful consequences.
Both of these viewpoints are right…and also wrong. Limits are critical, but we’ll never make them stick if we don’t have good relationships with our kids. Holding youngsters accountable for their misbehavior is also essential, but have you noticed that kids just don’t seem to care that much about consequences when they come from someone they don’t love and respect?
Everything rests on relationships. Limits gain their power from them, and so do consequences. So, if we want Love and Logic to have its full power, we’re wise to do plenty of the following:
- Focus mostly on our children’s strengths rather than their weaknesses.
- Smile at them as often as possible.
- Write them little notes that tell them how much we adore them.
- Greet them each day with a hug or a high five.
- Make sure that they overhear us talking about how much we love them.
- Deliver our Love and Logic with great empathy and sincerity.
Thanks for reading!
Dr. Charles Fay
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Links To Share – June 9, 2009
Jun 9th
I have been rather slacking on my duties lately and I’m doing my best to get back into the game here. Work has been fairly intense recently and has kept me from getting any ideas down. Here are a handful of links that I hope you will enjoy. Thanks!
- The Joy of Fatherhood [Parenting-N-Families]
- Why Blog? Part II – Getting Started [Dad-blogs]
- Are Your Kids Ready To Be Left Alone? [About.com]
- Mother Knows Best: 5 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Money [Get Rich Slowly]
- Praise vs Encouragement: How Words Help Build Your Child’s Self-Confidence [Root & Sprout]
- Give Kids Liquid Medicine During Their Baths [Parent Hacks]
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Swapping Tips (not spit)
Jun 4th
Happy Fatherhood Friday! [Be sure to check out this terrific group of father bloggers (with a few mom ones too). They are all a wealth of information.]
We all face those parenting battles. Toddlers throwing tantrums, kids begging for things they ‘need’ in the store, bedtime hassles, potty-training drama, disrespectful teenagers, the list goes on and on. We have had a long run with a 2 year old who throws a fit when it comes time to brush his (ridiculously cute) teeth. I mean a serious fit that often includes a clenched jaw with head shaking and hands flailing. Actually, this is a new trick he has learned recently for many occasions, but I digress.
My wife and I found ourselves responding in a variety of ways. There was the ‘does-he-really-need-baby-teeth-brushed-anyway’ response, the ‘open-your-mouth-or-else’ response and even a ‘fine-let-them-all-fall-out’ response (like a 2 year old cares about tooth decay). Then we tapped back into our bag of tricks and pulled out a DIRTY BUG!
OK, not really an actual bug but we were able to make tooth brushing a game in which the toothbrush chases and, ultimately catches, all the dirty bugs in his mouth. He loves it! He runs up to us with his mouth open to show us we need to brush his teeth and then runs around the house showing us the clean teeth when he is done. I love to hear him telling us ‘bug, Daddy-o, get ‘em’. Now the tantrums are gone and his teeth are clean (and I don’t dread bedtime!)
This got me thinking about our little community here. We are all full of excellent ideas and great tips, so let’s share some. What moments of brilliance have you had that you can share with new dads, old dads (that sounds bad, sorry)…anyone? Please share! 
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Blogging Anonymously
May 28th
Happy Fatherhood Friday!I have been blogging for a relatively short time now. Ok, I’ve had the site for over two years but I haven’t really gotten into a rhythm of consistent posting until earlier this year. One thing that I have always had, even from the very beginning, is as much anonymity as possible for myself, my family and anyone associated with us. I have just always felt that not disclosing the identities of everyone involved is a much safer situation for all. But is this really the best policy?
