Posted with permission from A Dad's Notes
It's a new year and we've decisively entered a new phase in the twins' childhood. Both Libby and Henry have started their five day a week morning preschool. Henry, to quote his teacher, had a "rocky start." He was crying when we dropped him off and he was crying when I picked him up. Libby was all smiles and hilarity. She's taken to this experience just as we thought she would at Tot Time in September. ... read more >>
Does family research stigmatize single mothers and their children?
The most common accusations made against "family restorationists" have to do with political and economic concerns. For instance, in an essay titled "Politics of Family Structure," author and family scholar Arlene Skolnik says that—although there are some "family restorationists" who aren't trying to introduce drastic legislation—most of them: ... read more >>
community Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:29:53 -0600
Click on above link to view a video clip that, once viewed, will provide you a basic outline on how to be a better father.
Thanks for participating and please share your success stories with us as you put these 10 Ways to be a Better Dad principles to work in your family.
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community Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:09:39 -0600
Of all the difficulties single mothers face, the most distressing one may involve coming to grips with the current understanding about fathers. Fatherhood is no longer seen as being merely a biological or economic role for men. But as research continues to reinforce the fact that men make unique and vital contributions to their children’s lives, there is no getting around the reality that some families must function without them. When this happens, must single mothers and their children be shortchanged, or can a single mother raise happy, healthy children? According to the Gurian Institute’s training director, Kathy Stevens, they certainly can—and she should know. Stevens, who raised two sons as a single mother, has coauthored several books on children’s needs. She recently spoke to Vision about what a single mother can do to make up for a missing father in her child's life. ... read more >>community Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:39:19 -0600
upon returning in we discover that snow is in fact edible and delicious
they are both wandering around trying to say 'hermana'
and signing up a storm ... read more >>
community Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:23:43 -0600
Posted with permission from Pirate Papa
today we played in the snow for the first time hands got cold pretty quick
upon returning in we discover that snow is in fact edible and delicious
they are both wandering around trying to say 'hermana'
and signing up a storm ... read more >>
