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:

Single Dads and Expectations

If you're a recently divorced dad, be prepared to see a side of your kids you've never seen before. Kids who have been through a divorce often act in certain ways. As a single dad, you need to know what to watch for—and how to respond.

Here are some common things to look for, from Ken Parker and Van Jones in their book, Every Other Weekend.

First, kids sometimes take advantage of two different sets of house rules. "Mom lets me do this at her house!" They may be telling the truth, or pulling a scam. The best thing you can do is to help them understand that you're going to stand behind your rules-and the values they represent. Express confidence that they can adjust when they're staying with you.

Second, your child may purposefully break your rules. Correct her in love, but also use the opportunity. She could be expressing anger. Or she maybe testing your love and limits. In either case, be firm but gentle. Don't respond in anger, instead talk with her about the way she's adjusting, what she's going through, and how you can help. Just listening may be all she really needs.

The third typical response is for a child to complain about someone at the other household-his mother or stepfather. You need to be very discerning here. Read More..

Additional Resources:

Men's Resources

DadLabs - Humorous tips and advice for dads.

Mocha Dad - A Celebration of African American Fatherhood

Useful Websites

Do It Yourself - Do it yourself home improvement information.

Men In Aprons - Helping men to better themselves in the kitchen.