"The divorced or widowed daddy's domestic consultant."
This wkend with the kids? Stock up on the homework basics to get ready for the new school year: pencils, pens, pencil crayons, and a math kit.
Need some quick ideas for your single dad this Father’s Day? How about a bunch of kisses. Go to the website to download the label.
http://www.sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2012/05/fathers-day-gift-treat-jar-printable.html
(via Ravioli Cupcake Lasagnas - The Family Dinner by Laurie David)
How fun would these be to make with the kids this weekend, single daddies? Yummy!
- Source: thefamilydinnerbook.com
Facebook and Your Kids
Single daddies, do you have children on Facebook? Rule #1: Make sure you are their “friend” and that you actively use Facebook yourself! You need to know the ins and outs of this powerful social network so that you canproperly manage your children.
http://www.ednewsparent.org/safe-schools/6496-this-weeks-safe-schools-snippets-21
What Are Your Kids Reading?
Is daddy’s house filled with lots of amazing stuff to read? Fill their rooms with a fantastic selection they just can’t put down. Variety is key. This is a fantastic article about comics and graphic novels…don’t know what those are? Click this link.8 Reasons to Let Your Kids Read Comics http://imaginationsoup.net/2011/08/8-reasons-to-let-your-kids-read-comics/
Daddies and Daughters
Oh, wow. As a mother of three daughters, and someone who has always loved being with her own dad, this is a fantastic list and it is bang on. If you have a daughter, single dads this article is for you. Number 28 hit home for me. I would add one more rule, however: Take your daughter out on regular dates…model the example of how she should be treated. (via 50 Rules for Dads of Daughters {by Michael Mitchell})
Hallowe’en and Co-Parenting
(via Richard “RJ” Jaramillo: Halloween: New Rules in Co-Parenting)
Hallowe’en is a big night for the kids. Hallowe’en may be one of the trickiest events to navigate as a single parent and to keep everyone happy. Plan ahead for this event and communicate with your children about what to expect Hallowe’en night so there are no surprises or disappointments. The goal is for your children to have fun.
Listening to Roland Warren, President of National Fatherhood Initiative, gave me goosebumps. “Children don’t want to know about you, they want to know you.” Roland underlines the importance of continued participation in your children’s lives.
Roland_C_Warren (by NationalFatherhood)
- Source: youtube.com
This is an empowering article. Thanks for posting it on your blog, Upbeat Dad!
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Daddies, got your teachers’ gifts ready for the end of the year? Here are some great last minute homemade gift ideas.
http://motheroffashion.com/2010/12/01/cheap-chic-teacher-gift-tips/
