Daddy Dugout
Welcome to the Daddy Dugout. We are very excited about this area of the Parent Super Site. Dads are special too, so we wanted to provide for all men-fathers, a place where you can find great parenting resources, articles for home and life.
Articles For Men & Fathers:
Invasive In-Laws
Dear Mr. Dad: My fiancée and I recently had a baby. I'm thrilled with
everything, but I can't help but feel like I'm taking a backseat to her parents.
It's almost as if their opinions matter more than mine. Is there anything I can
do or say?
A: Much as you may not want to hear this, in the minds of your fiancée’s
parents, their opinion DOES matter more than yours. Their daughter just gave
birth to their grandchild, and they consider themselves to be the best authority
on all things related not only to their new grandchild, but to their daughter as
well. That’s a tough dynamic to change, but you can do it.
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More Articles:
- The Ten Commandments for New Fathers
- Beating a Legacy of Marital Failure
- For Dads: Now You Can Form A Beautiful Bond With Your Baby
Additional Resources:
Men's Resources
Freaked
Out Fathers - Information about fathering, conversation and some
good laughs.
Bad Dad Radio
- Helping fathers cope.
Useful Websites
Do It Yourself
- Do it yourself home improvement information.
Men In Aprons
- Helping men to better themselves in the kitchen.
Studies show children with fathers who play an
active role in their life are more confident, feel secure with either parent
and tend to do better in school. Take an active role in your child's life
it's important for their over all well being.