fathers

Mom & Dad

Parenting when Dad has cancer

Meet Ana, mom of Kane and wife of Bruce, who has been battling bile duct cancer. Learn how she and her husband have managed...

Child Development & Health

The importance of the father-daughter relationship

A girl’s father is one of the most influential people in her life, from infant to toddler to tween to teen. Learn why Dad has such a...

Mom & Dad

How to stay out of dad and baby’s way

Moms and dads have spoken and unspoken expectations of each other, but it’s important for each parent to be allowed the space to...

Mom & Dad

Real moms share: Why my husband is a great dad

Dads play an integral part in the life of a child as a role model, teacher, caregiver and breadwinner. Some dads step into the role...

Crafts

Inexpensive photo crafts for Father's Day

Photo gifts are a popular Father's Day gifts. There are mamy terrific options out there for putting your kids' cute mug on just...

Family Activities

Readers tell: My favorite way to bond with dad

Tossing the ball, an afternoon fishing or grilling burgers with the man who raised us can make terrific memories. Our readers share...

Aging

10 Health tips for men

Father’s Day isn’t the only day of the year to think about the men – dad, granddad, brother, husband, son – in our lives, but it is...

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Ways to connect with an autistic child

"It was impossible to get eye contact, and when I tried to pick him up it was like hugging a bag of nails," says a New Jersey...

Mom & Dad

Lessons from a little rowboat

Parents teach best by simply living and loving; children learn best by watching. And lessons taught from the heart are never...