Kids, Family & Friends Articles

Are Sibling Rivalries Normal?

Are Sibling Rivalries Normal?

By James Pilcher - January 10, 2012 - Kids, Family & Friends

All I want for Christmas Break is a Break … or the impossible battle of getting two sons to like each other.

The Importance of Dad and Daughter Time

The Importance of Dad and Daughter Time

By Kasie Baltes - November 08, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

How to build up your daughters self-esteem by spending time with her.

7 Rules: Surviving a High School Reunion

7 Rules: Surviving a High School Reunion

By Craig J. Heimbuch - November 02, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Should you go? Yes. Will it be awkward? Yes. Will it be worth it? Absolutely.

Tough Guys Change Diapers: TV Action Hero Dads

Tough Guys Change Diapers: TV Action Hero Dads

By Jason Avant - October 29, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Lead characters who happen to be dads.

Are You a Helicopter Parent?

Are You a Helicopter Parent?

By Jack Heffron - October 28, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

How can a dad strike a balance between caring for his kids without smothering them?

4 Myths About Halloween

4 Myths About Halloween

By Jack Heffron - October 19, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

We all know a lot about our spookiest holiday. Unfortunately, a lot of what we know isn't entirely accurate.

7 Rules: When Dad's on Business Travel

7 Rules: When Dad's on Business Travel

By Craig J. Heimbuch - October 12, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Business travel can test a dad - make sure you pass.

How to Talk with Your Teenager

How to Talk with Your Teenager

By Jim Higley - September 28, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Jim Higley’s four “L’s” for improving communication with tweens and teens.

7 Rules for Hosting a Fantasy Football Draft Party

7 Rules for Hosting a Fantasy Football Draft Party

By Jeff Pugh - August 31, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Seven things I've learned from hosting our draft for nearly 10 years now.

7 Rules to Be a Good Friend

7 Rules to Be a Good Friend

By Kasie Baltes - August 24, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Seven rules to prove who those good friends really are.

Guiding Your Child Off to College

Guiding Your Child Off to College

By Jeffrey Weeks - August 13, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

What should a dad do?

Embracing the Inner Geek at Comic-Con 2011

Embracing the Inner Geek at Comic-Con 2011

By Jason Avant - August 02, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

A trip to comicCon

Finding Inspiration Among Unlikely Heroes

Finding Inspiration Among Unlikely Heroes

By Steve Thompson - July 30, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

The ordinary folks I look up to.

How to Plan a Wedding In One Hour

How to Plan a Wedding In One Hour

By Steve Kissing - July 09, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

You can plan a wedding in an hour. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, unless, of course, that person is your fiancé.

9 Rules for Surviving Man Dates

9 Rules for Surviving Man Dates

By Craig J. Heimbuch - June 29, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Impress your wife's friends and be remembered as the cool dad with these tips.

The Science Savvy Daddy: Gossip Is Good for You

The Science Savvy Daddy: Gossip Is Good for You

By Steve Kissing - June 29, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

The first in a series of reports from the world of science that can be helpful to dads.

Organizing Summer Shindigs

Organizing Summer Shindigs

By Eric Brennan - June 22, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

The grill is sizzling away, the kids are having a blast in the backyard and your summer party guests are enjoying themselves so much they may never go home. OK, so you might not want that great of a barbecue, but being a better summertime host can make your gatherings more enjoyable for your family and friends.

Top 10 Songs About Fatherhood

Top 10 Songs About Fatherhood

By Steve Kissing - June 19, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

Musical tributes to dear old dad.

Single Dad with Daughters: What Scares Me

Single Dad with Daughters: What Scares Me

By Kurt Simonsen - June 15, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

I was petrified driving home from the hospital years ago. I was going to protect my little girls, no matter what. Nothing would stop me from keeping them safe. Nothing. But as they've grown, things have changed.

Facing Parenthood with Rosie Pope

Facing Parenthood with Rosie Pope

By Kasie Baltes - June 10, 2011 - Kids, Family & Friends

I don’t know how she does it. I don’t know how one woman can have such poise as she sits on the couch listening to an expecting couple request a focus group to name their child. I don’t know how she maintains her sanity in a career where ludicrous expectations are the norm.

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