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Birth is Dad’s Chance to Be a Star

Birth is Dad’s Chance to Be a Star

Congrats on your pregnancy, New Dad! Now, we’ve got to talk about the upcoming birth... Dont Freak!

Congrats on your pregnancy, New Dad! Now, we’ve got to talk about the upcoming birth. Gone are the days where men are given the pass to wait outside in the hallway and wait for the cries of your baby as mom sweats, pushes and grunts for hours surrounded by doctors or doulas. Dad, this is your time to shine!

Guilt Free Parenting:  8 ways to avoid the guilt trap

Guilt Free Parenting: 8 ways to avoid the guilt trap

Learn how to avoid letting guilt guide your parenting decisions and parent with confidence.

We've all experienced it...the dreaded parenting guilt.  You blame yourself whenever you see your child fail or if they are unhappy or struggling.  You beat yourself up after you lose your cool when your child misbehaves, you wonder how you have failed your child when they come home with a bad test grade, and you are sure iti is your fault that your child hurt themselves when under your care.  There's always something to feel guilty about when you are a parent!

Help! My Kids Are Spoiled Brats [VIDEO]
Who's the boss in your house: you or your kids?

Help! My Kids Are Spoiled Brats

Are your children out of hand?

If your precious angels are out of control, you've come to the right place. In this video, author, relationship coach and YourTango Expert Shela Dean explains what to do when your kids start acting overly entitled.

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No Jennifer Aniston movie for you, deadbeat dad!

Deadbeat Dad Lured To Pennsylvania For 'Jennifer Aniston Movie'

A honey pot featuring a role in a Jennifer Aniston film tricked a deadbeat dad into paying up.

At the risk of offending one of the least powerful groups of men in America, deadbeat dads are largely a bunch of ditships. Police have been using this fact against the reticent payers for years. Per a recent Today Show, a man living in Hawaii fell for the oldest trick in the book when he took a one-million hour flight to Pennsylvania because ...

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Terrible dad strapped four kids to hood of his car and drove three blocks.

Worst Father Ever? Dad Straps Kids To Hood Of His Car, Joy Rides

Intoxicated Indiana man said he thought the children would enjoy the [wild] ride.

A northern Indiana man has pleaded guilty to several charges after driving three blocks with four children strapped to his car's hood while he was intoxicated.

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If babies just love your guy, chances are he would make a great dad.

8 Signs Your Man Would Make A Great Father

Sure, he's a great boyfriend or fiance, but how would he fare on the fatherhood front?

Father's Day is here, and amidst all of the celebrating and gift-giving, I can't help but feel happy (and a little relieved) knowing that my future hubby will be an amazing father to my children one day. So how do you tell if your Mr. Perfect will translate into a stellar dad? Here are some telltale signs.

13 Weirdest Father's Day Gifts
Hot dog ear buds. Photo courtesy of The Huffington Post.

13 Weirdest Father's Day Gifts

If your dad's a goofball, he just might like some of these out-of-the-box gifts.

Your dad might not be a Wall Street banker, a NASA astronaut or a humble editor at The Huffington Post. One thing, however, is probably true: He's a lovable goofball.

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One woman recalls her pivotal relationship with her father.

My Life Changed Forever The Day I Found Out My Father Was Gay

One writer/actress reflects on how her father's coming out shaped their relationship and her life.

"Your dad is gay!" my friend spat out one day when we were in a fight. It was as if she were accusing me of something horrible. I was nine at the time. That night, I confronted my mother. "Heather said Dad is gay. He's not, right?" She paused—a long pause—that confirmed my worst fear. I felt betrayed. "How could my dad do this to me? And more importantly, what was I going to tell my friends?"

Gavin Rossdale with son Kingston
Gavin Rossdale with his son, Kingston

5 Parenting Lessons We Can Learn From Celebrity Dads

From Gavin Rossdale to Brad Pitt, these famous fathers are showing us how to be there for our kids!

Even famous fathers admit that being a dad is the most important role they've ever had. Stars like Gavin Rossdale, David Beckham, Brad Pitt and more know that they're influencing the way their children see and experience the world as they grow up. It's a responsibility they take very seriously, and we can all learn a thing or two from their parenting styles in the spotlight. With Father's Day right around the corner, here are 5 important lessons we can learn from famous daddies.

Father's Day
A card is nice, but we bet your dad really wants some whiskey and cigars for Father's Day.

11 Awesome Father's Day Gifts For Every Type Of Dad

Show your dad some love this Father's Day: Get him the ideal gift for his hobbies and personality.

What type of dad do you have? A sports junkie? A whiskey lover? No matter what your father is into, we've got the perfect gift for him for Father's Day.

Facebook Love: Playing With Global Consciousness

Facebook Love: Playing With Global Consciousness

Pay Attention Mr. Zuckerberg!

A couple months ago I had a birthday and I was overwhelmed by hundreds of greetings on Facebook. It was cool and fun and a bit mind-boggling. I liked it. At the time I wondered about the out-pouring of messages and chalked it up to lots of people that truly enjoy bringing joy into each other’s lives. Nice, right? Today I lost my father and I decided to post the following picture and comment on Facebook. “My Mom left us a few years ago. My Dad followed her today.