Dads

Here is the place for dads to get help and information to deal with common parenting challenges and problems, so that you can raise happy and healthy kids.

More Parenting Tips for:

• Newborns
• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age
• Adolescents

Books for Dads
Browse our bookstore to find books for new and expecting dads.

Common Issues:

• Potty Training
• Discipline
• Sleep
• Bedwetting
• Picky Eaters
• Bullies
• Fears
• Pacifiers/Thumb
  Sucking
• Peer Pressure
• Self Esteem
• Lying
• Death
• 'Bad' Habits

What Are Your Kids Watching?
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course it is.

Adventures in Parenting
Have you heard the latest advice about parenting?

Sanity Tips for Eating Out With the Kids
Even a hamburger-and-fries addict can learn to dine well - and enjoy the occasion.

Pediatric Parenting Myths
There are many myths that are spread to new parents by family members, friends and sometimes even their pediatrician. Many of these myths are just 'old wives tales,' and while they are generally not harmful, they can be confusing to a new parent who is trying to learn to do the right thing for their children.

Traveling with Children
It doesn't matter where you are headed... Everyone who has done it before knows the good, the bad and the ugly. However, traveling with children can be a pleasant experience...

Know What? Daily parenting tips...

What Would You Do?
This month's topic is on what to do if your child is getting involved with the wrong crowd.

Dads and Grads
Read Dr. Iannelli's new blog about graduation and Father's Day.

Dads Forum
Talk with and get support from other dads in our dad's forum.

Temper Tantrums
Learn how to cope with the terrible two's and your toddler's temper tantrums.

Role Model Quiz
A quiz to help dads learn if they are an effective role model for their kids.

Chores
Review how you can encourage your kids to do chores and not expect to get paid for every little thing they do.

Parent Talk
Read about how to handle whining, bedtime problems, and how to effectively communicate with your kids with these articles by Chick Moorman, our new parenting and education expert.

Helping Dads Build Relationships with their Kids
Review what to do when a child has a strong preference for one parent and how dads can build strong relationships with their children.

Overcoming Jealousy
I used to be the center of my wife's universe. Now that we've had a baby, I'm jealous, of all the time they spend together and I feel left out. Is this normal and how can I overcome my feelings?

Rules for Fathers
Review these top ten common-sense rules for fathers.

Handling Your Kids' Mistakes
Ideas for fathers who are committed to helping create kids who can learn from their mistakes, and who are not afraid of making a few.

Parenting Matters
This series of articles will focus on important parenting topics and will stress the importance of how you parent your children. The first topic is on Finding What Works.

Online Bookstore
Books with parenting advice on discipline, nutrition and safety, childrens medical information, plus childrens books, advice magazines, and more from our affiliates for your child.

Paying for College
After buying a house, paying for a child's college education is the biggest expense most parents face. Check out this information-packed checklist to figure out how much it'll cost, where to save depending on your child's age, and more.