About Fatherhood: Talking About the Hard Stuff

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Great Kids Support for You Divorced Dads From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood Communication is so important in any relationship, but some topics are easier than others. Whether it is talking about September 11, sex, or divorce, there are some really hard parts to teaching our kids. Talking About September 11 Will your kids have questions about September 11? You bet. And you can be sure it will be a topic of conversation at school this week. If you are looking for some guidance on dealing with the issues of terrorism and personal safety, check out my suggestions for talking about September 11. Talking to Your Kids About Sex Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens? Here are some ideas from dads who have done well with "the talk." Being Safe To and From School "Parents are more concerned now than ever about the safety of their children on the way to and from school and while they are there. What can fathers do to help reduce the risk of injury or harm to their kids? Communicating in Your Child's Love Language Every child has or her own way of receiving love; Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages explains five different ways people understand love from others. Find out which love language your child speaks and how to best communicate love to her in her own language. Fatherhood Ads Raise Children Parents Child Mothers Fatherhood Father Child Rights Featured Articles How To Say I Love You to Your Children Gift Guides for Fathers Local Resources for Fathers Non-Custodial Dads New Dads Resources Activities for Dads and Kids   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Wayne Parker Fatherhood Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fatherhood newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Dads Guide to Back to School How to Balance Life and Work Top Ten Answers to New Dads' Questions Power Principles for Fathers Succeeding as a Divorced Dad Advertisement