About Fatherhood: Being There When It Counts

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Kids Support for You Divorced Dads From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood Kids need dads, and they need us most at some of their most important moments. Every child has rites of passage in their lives, and fathers need to be sensitive to those important moments and make time to be there. Paying Attention to Teens Rites of Passage The national Teens Today report indicates that teens whose parents fail to pay attention to rites of passage in their lives are more likely to be involved in dangerous behaviors like alcohol and drug abuse, premarital sex and dangerous driving. Learn more about this study and ways to connect with your teens at these important transitions in their lives. See More About:  family activities  parenting teenagers  Talking About Sex with Your Children 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? See More About:  talking about sex  teaching values  sex education Being There at the Crossroads Being present when children need us the most is the desire of every father. Our being there at the crossroads of our children's lives is sometimes the most important role of all. Find out how to choose the best times to be present when it will mean the most to your children. See More About:  quality time  family communication  work life balance Take the Fatherhood Pledge President Barack Obama and the National Fatherhood Initiative are encouraging fathers to take the Fatherhood Pledge.   The pledge is a promise to do everything we can to be there for... Read more See More About:  barack obama  national fatherhood initiative  Fatherhood Ads Child Custody Rights Fathers Rights Child Support Father Father Involvement Joint Custody Featured Articles New Dads Resources Activities for Dads and Kids Resources for Non Traditional Fathers Self-Care for Fathers Challenges Faced by Fathers Wives and Mothers   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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 Dads Guide to Back to School Power Principles for Fathers 411 for New Dads Expectant Dads 101 How to Balance Life and Work Advertisement