‘Why Not Dads’ Video Wins

A mom’s video, ‘Why Not Dads?’, wins a video competition put on by her local news organization The Union. Monique Derenia put together this very interesting 13 minute documentary about the lives of stay-at-home dads in San Francisco.

The video gives the viewer a glimpse into the mindset of a stay-at-home dad, including the trying moments when the uniqueness of what they do for living crashes up against what “society” is used to.

Co-ed Baby Showers?

I’m just not sure about this one… a co-ed baby shower? This means that men are supposed to attend? Yikes!

The mom author of the Little Black Journal is a big fan of co-ed baby showers, but pay close attention to these comments made by Ms. Lil’ Black Journal in her post explaining why she’s a fan:

“let me tell you, there is no funnier sight than a group of blind-folded men try to fumble their way through putting a diaper on a stuffed animal”

and…

“the presence of men make for some good laughs”

So dads…, before you get snookered into attending one of these co-ed baby showers be advised that you are the comedy routine! If you go at least demand some compensation and/or full rights and control over any pics or video taken at the “baby shower”.

For more check out the post at Little Black Journal. (Hint: don’t dare give her your name or email address!)

Blogging to Help Deal With Loss

There is definitely something comforting about posting about a lost loved one in cyberspace. For me, it feels almost as if the infinity of cyberspace is somehow reachable by the souls of the dead. It’s more likely that it’s like carving the name or initials of a lost loved one into a tree trunk. It won’t last forever, but it’s there for awhile for any stranger that stumbles across it to see and ponder.

Recently I added some YouTube video tributes for dads on Dadz TV. It was my way of acknowledging these dads and their family’s attempt to show their love and respect. I wish I could nothing but find these tributes and posts to help keep the memories of these lost dads alive.

Here’s a site I just stumbled upon that prompted me to write about this. It’s a site created to honor “Whale” Mark Presley Sr. This gentleman passed away on July 26th this year. Seems like the kind of guy we’d all want to know. Say a prayer for the Son of Whale and their family.

Daddy’s Home - OlympiDad Does Gymnastics

As the dad of a 15 year old with a skateboard the size of a surfboard I can relate to this. It’s why I wear elbow pads 24/7.

I score the execution at 9.0 and form at 7.5. The key for scoring so high on execution was the all important “whaaat!?” whistling technique used at the end of the tumbling move.

Dictionary for Dads

Dictionary for Dads is a fantastic site loaded up with articles about practically everything dads deal with at one time or another. The site, DictionaryforDads.com, was created by Robert Livingstone and Kevin Beirne, MS, CSW a licensed psychotherapist in New York State for the benefit of dads.

They don’t accept advertising or sponsorships. They are simply driven to share valuable information with dads. Here are a few of the topics you will find valuable information on:

• Understanding Aggression
  
• Working Parents
• Parents Across America Blog
• Pool/Water Safety
• Absent Fathers
• Internet Safety
• Controlling Dads
• Judgmental Dads
• Teenage Violence

Home and Away - Deceit, Denial, Delusional

Home and Away

Better preparation and planning is the key here dads!

More Home and Away on dadz: Home and Away

Daddy’s Home - Dads Have a Sense for Fashion. Not.

Daddy’s Home by Tony Rubino and Gary Markstein

More Daddy’s Home on dadz: Daddy’s Home

Home and Away - Another Rousing Speech by Dad

Home and Away by Steve Sicula

For more: Home and Away on Dadz

National Fatherhood Initiative

The National Fatherhood Initiative is a nonprofit whose mission is “to improve the well being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers”. They accomplish their mission through:

• Educating and inspiring fathers, through public awareness campaigns, research, and other resources.
• Equipping and developing leaders of national, state, and community fatherhood initiatives through curricula, training, and technical assistance.
• Engaging every sector of society through strategic alliances and partnerships.

Some of the key programs they offer include:

• Doctor Dad - Developed by healthcare professionals, this program is a curriculum that teaches dads how to care for the basic health needs of their children and how to make their home kid safe.
• 24/7 Dad - This is a cutting-edge, in-depth fathering skills program that helps men develop the right attitudes, knowledge, and fathering skills needed to get involved with their children.

• Christian-based 27/7 Dad - A specialized version of their most popular ‘24/7 Dad’ program. This version of their fathering skills program was developed specifically for churches and Christian organizations to use to reach fathers in their congregation or to use in engaging fathers in their local community.

For all of their programs visit their training page at: Fatherhood Training.

They also offer membership in their Dads Club.

Membership costs a one-time fee of $30 and is for life. You’ll get plenty of goodies (t-shirt, discounts, and more), but most importantly you’ll be helping a great cause including your relationship with your kids!

If you’re interested in learning more about fatherhood and how having involved dads can help society as a whole then check out their research on fatherhood.

Home and Away - Possession is the Key

Do you remember when your wife used to throw one of the babies into your arms and walk away? Sort of like “tag, you’re it!”. Today’s Home and Away is how it’s done when the kids are too many and too heavy to lift.

For more visit Home and Away over at Gocomics.com: Home and Away by Steve Sicula

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