About Fatherhood: Handing Relationship Stress

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Father's Day Raising Great Kids Support for You From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood We all have relationship issues from time to time. Maybe you are your partner are not communicating as well as you should. Perhaps your teenager gets into power struggles from time to time. Or maybe your ex's new boyfriend or husband is making life miserable for you. In any case, focusing on communication and clarifying expectations can really help you improve the quality of any important relationship at home, at work or in other aspects of our lives. What Teens Wish Their Dads Knew About Them Many dads feel a little baffled when their good-natured child turns into this creature called a teenager. What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them? How can dads best related to their teenaged son or daughter? See More About:  parenting teenagers  teenagers and friendship  When Things Are Tough at Home If parents have a relationship problem, it inevitably affects every other family relationship. Learn what to look for when your children are under stress and what to do to resolve the issues and be supportive of your children. See More About:  family conflict  parenting tips  children's mental health Take Your Child on a Date Spending one on one time with your children is one of the best ways to build memories and to build a positive relationship. Here are some tips for making these one on one "dates" fun and memorable, as well as some ideas for things to do together. See More About:  family communication  fathers and daughters  family activities Understanding Family Communication Learn from psychologist Wilber Schramm about a model for how family communications work in real life. See More About:  communication  family communication  talking with your children Fatherhood Ads Fathers Day Stress Communication Skills Relationship Fatherhood Featured Articles Gift Guides for Fathers Local Resources for Fathers Non-Custodial Dads New Dads Resources Activities for Dads and Kids Resources for Non Traditional Fathers   More from About.com Managing Chronic Fatigue These 10 important lifestyle changes can help you better manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. More> When to Go on Safari Plan your safari around the seasons to ensure viewing conditions are good and the animals plentiful. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Power Principles for Fathers 411 for New Dads Expectant Dads 101 Share Your Fatherhood Stories How to Balance Life and Work Advertisement