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Fatherhood: More than a Job Becoming a father is easy. Being a father is not. Kids don't come with manuals. No HR training classes. Which is better? Drill sargeant or co-conspirator? Need some help coping with the new job description? From hormones to teenagers, help is on the way! Not seeing just what you need? Leave a comment! Suggestions and questions are welcomed warmly!
Talk to other Dads! What advice would dads give to daughters who.... wear mini-skirts wear tight tiny Tees wear heavy make-up? more Jun 11, 09 at 04:09 AM Do dads or moms cook better? My husband used to do all the cooking... simply because he loves chilli and I didn't. Now my son l ... more Apr 10, 09 at 06:31 PM Questions for Dad OK, Dads, give it to me straight. Teens want to emulate adults but be 100% polar opposites to p ... more Apr 08, 09 at 02:48 PM Welcome to Fatherhood! This is an all-call to the dads of Helium. Visit and subscribe to your Zone , write to help ot ... more Apr 07, 09 at 04:33 PM Visit the forum Good Reads Poetry: Father How society discriminates against stay-at-home dads Dating tips for the single father Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: A Hundred Reasons Father of the Groom: Responsibilities Dad's News No money for paternity leave, says Minister (TVNZ/) 2009/12/02 06:00:53 $25 can go a long way at Christmas (The Lexington Dispatch/) 2009/12/04 21:51:38 Child Support Amnesty (NBC 15 Mobile/) 2009/12/04 05:36:32 David Henry Sterry: The Whore Wars (The Huffington Post/) 2009/12/02 22:39:03 Iwo Jima flag raiser's body 'was never sent to rest' (USA Today/) 2009/12/04 17:47:10 Can Thomas really be considered the first pregnant man? No by Steve Kitchen Being a father of two children, I can attest to the fact that birth is the most magical miracle I ha...read more 11 articles Debate It Yes by Katherine Villafane We, as humans, cannot always understand how our bodies work. Mystical and amazing things happen ever...read more 2 articles Debate It Father Googles Stock Activity Advice for stay-at-home dads by Daniel Coffman I was a "Stay-at-home Dad" for a total of seven years. For those of you who instantly conjure images of Michael Keaton in "Mr. Mom" this could not be further from the truth. First, a little background...read more 8 articles Write The effects of fatherless families on boys by Paul Lines Throughout the world there are thousands of single mothers bringing up children, including boys, who become well-adjusted and good citizens when they reach adulthood, an accomplishment for which these...read more 52 articles Write	Hello. My name is Dad. There is no twelve-step program for fathers...yet. Is fatherhood on your horizon? There are some things no one has mentioned just yet! Car seat installed: Check. Bassinet assembled, no parts left over: Check. Baby home: Check. Now what? You have become a man who provides support for his family. Was that what your father did? Time to be an all-around dad, not just a breadwinner. How do you balance a job and a family? Speaking of balance...wasn't it easier when it was just you and your wife? She is spending a ton of time with the baby, and you are out in the cold. Are you sure you are qualified for this "father" thing? But what happened to the rest of you? Do you and your friends still get together for a friendly poker game? Or are you on the floor playing with the children instead? Maybe you are the stay-at-home dad. How is your life different from the "other dads"? What is that psuedo-adult doing in your house? Did your wife not tell you about putting an ad in the paper for a boarder? No, it is called a "teenager". Or even worse: A girl teenager. Divorce pending? Maybe a survival guide would help. Is the divorce already final? You are still "Dad". Weekend parenting is a bit different. You met the love of your life...but she already has children. What the heck is a stepfather to do? The world of father changes from day to day. That roller coaster is one most men would not trade all the stock in the NYSE for on a good day or all of their marbles for on a bad day. Take some time to read and learn. Then take that next step...write about fatherhood. Help out the next man in line. What you write could change his life! Write & Share Your Fatherly Wisdom How mothers and fathers react differently to their children The classic struggle of Mom and Dad Legal aspects of determining what makes a father What makes a "legal father"? Songs: A father's humorous lullaby Write the perfect lullaby to keep the baby asleep and you amused! Memoirs: My first holiday as an adoptive father What was that first holiday like? Book reviews: The Widow's Mate Read the book and tell us what you think. Did you know you could get a bonus for being the first writer? College: Financing your child's education by Anna Belinda Brillon The costs of many things seem to go up as the years go buy. This trend is apparent in food, fuel, and other basic commodities that families in America need. Furthermore, this is more than obvious when...read more 8 articles Write How fathers can help protecting kids from abuse by Sandie Vista Fathers in todays world of so many wrong things going on need to step up to the plate and take a more active role in their children's lives. The days of Dad going to work and mommy staying home to ban...read more 1 articles Write Professional athletes as poor excuses for heros by Ann Marie Dwyer Talent is no substitute for maturity. Professional athletes are getting younger, and their careers shorter. Their skyrocket to celebrity makes them appear as heroes, yet they are poor excuses. The ...read more Write Share a Dad-friendly link! Submit a Link URL Title Close Abortions: Should the father have some say? No by Paola Fanutti In a loving relationship, probably the majority of women would be sensitive enough to consider the f...read more 6 articles Debate It Yes by Ernest Smartt If it comes down to having to decide on abortion, lives will be changed.The effects of abortion are ...read more 29 articles Debate It
Showing Comments 1 to 5 of 5 Ann Marie Dwyer Posted on: Apr 11, 09 at 02:53 PM I could not pass up the belly to belly photo. It was just entirely too perfect for that debate:) Lokemun Magar Posted on: Apr 09, 09 at 11:04 PM I like the pic of the two pregnant fellas. Or is that a beer paunch? Ann Marie Dwyer Posted on: Dec 31, 08 at 12:06 AM Thanks, Tina! Ernest, the Youth Group sounds GREAT! to me. You may just be surprised how many members you will attract! Ernest Smartt Posted on: Dec 30, 08 at 10:52 PM This is a lot of work, but I think it is a good thing. I am looking to start a group. The ideas or themes would be positive leadership, inspirational, motivational, and youth and family. What do you think? Tina Hartley Posted on: Dec 30, 08 at 07:10 PM What a wonderful zone! Father's are all too often let out of the loop. This is the perfect page for Dads Enter your comment below Submit your Comment If you are a registered Helium member, you may login and then leave your own comment. Flag Inappropriate Content

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